Google is testing verification by uploading a photo of your government ID
What changed
Some owners were shown a new verification option asking them to upload a photo of a government ID. It is not yet in Google's help page, which lists phone or text, email, live video call and mail as the verification methods. Google says the ID is only used for verification and isn't shown publicly.
What to do
- Only upload ID inside the real Business Profile verification flow at business.google.com.
- Never send ID to anyone who emails or calls claiming to be Google.
- If you'd rather not use this method, check whether another verification option is offered.