04/17/2020 Guest materials
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Disclaimer This material is published for informational purposes and is not a call to commit illegal actions. The production and circulation of counterfeit documents and money is prosecuted in accordance with criminal law [Art. 327 and art. 186 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation]
Buying a passport, driver's license and other necessary documents to start a new life in another country - we often see this in films and TV series. But this happens in real life too.
Every day, credit card information, email accounts, bank accounts, passports, PayPal accounts and driver's licenses are stolen. The reason is simple - a lack of basic knowledge about Internet security and a deliberate disregard for the protection of personal data. Few people know that on the darknet an entire industry has been built on this.
ForkLog magazine publishes a translation of a study conducted on the darknet by the SafetyDetectives portal. Experts have found out the average cost of a package for creating a new identity in economically developed countries and what is needed for this - fiat money or bitcoins.
The scale of the identity theft industry should convince anyone of the need to learn the basics of personal security and privacy on the Internet.
Typically, people who need new documents are criminals on the run. However, they could just as well be political or economic refugees who fear for their safety. What unites them is that they choose illegal tools to achieve their goals.
The dark web gives identity seekers unprecedented access to fake or stolen documents, including passports, driver's licenses, birth certificates, bank accounts and college degrees.
It would seem that these things should be extremely expensive. But it turned out that this was not the case.
SafetyDetectives researchers visited several darknet markets where more than 50 sellers offer documents from economically attractive jurisdictions, both stolen and counterfeit.
It is noteworthy that merchants named fiat currencies as the most common payment option, contrary to the popular belief that Bitcoins are needed for payments on the darknet. According to a recent survey, 30% of Americans who do not own digital assets think so.
However, the purchase of some documents and goods on shadow markets does require BTC [the share of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the revenue of illegal online markets does not exceed 1% - editor's note].
Terms and price
The issuance of a new document is not free of charge; the interested party must pay a state fee. This requirement is regulated by the provisions of Article 333.33 of the current Tax Code of the Russian Federation.
For the initial receipt or replacement of the main document, a state payment of 300 rubles is provided.
Section 333.33. Amounts of state duty for state registration, as well as for performing other legally significant actions
A similar amount is determined if the applicant is a resident of a foreign state, but plans to obtain a passport of the Russian Federation. The most significant penalty is levied upon rendering a document unusable due to negligence - 1,500 rubles.
Where in Europe you can get a residence permit by investment
| A country | Amount of investment | Deadlines |
| Austria | From 100,000 € | 3 months |
| Portugal | From 250,000 € | 2-6 months |
| Spain | From 500,000 € | 2-3 months |
| Greece | From 250,000 € | 3 months |
| Great Britain | From 2,000,000 € | 2-3 months |
After receiving a residence permit, the applicant can apply for permanent residence and then citizenship. The terms and conditions for submitting documents for permanent residence and citizenship depend on the specific country. For example, in Portugal and Austria you can apply for permanent residence after 5 years of living in a country with a residence permit.
A second passport opens up the opportunity to travel to EU countries without a visa
A second passport allows you to freely travel around Schengen countries, take your business to the international stage, study at European universities and move to live in a country with a warm climate.
Applying for a second passport on the black market can lead to fines, a ban on entry into the European Union and even criminal liability.
You can obtain a second passport in the European Union and the Caribbean in legal ways - by going through the naturalization process from residence permit to citizenship or by participating in investment programs.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent of government programs of the European Union and the Caribbean. We will help you choose the right program for obtaining a second passport.
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The most popular investment programs in the Caribbean and Vanuatu
| A country | Amount of investment | Deadline for obtaining a passport | Who can obtain citizenship |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | From $150,000 | 2-6 months | Spouses, children under 30, brothers and sisters under 30, parents |
| Grenada | From $150,000 | 4-6 months | Spouses, children under 30, brothers and sisters under 18, parents |
| Saint Lucia | From $100,000 | 3-4 months | Spouses, children under 30, brothers and sisters under 18, parents |
| Antigua and Barbuda | From $100,000 | 3-6 months | Spouses, children under 30, brothers and sisters, parents |
| Dominica | From $100,000 | 2-6 months | Spouses, children under 30, brothers and sisters under 25, parents |
| Vanuatu | From $130,000 | 1-2 months | Spouses, children under 25, parents over 50 years old |
In most cases, to obtain citizenship of a Caribbean country, you do not need to live there permanently - this means that you do not have to move. But you can travel freely and come to the country at any time.
All citizenship documents can be submitted online; you do not need to come to the country in person.
Comparison of second citizenship by investment programs
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Second passport in the European Union.
In most EU countries, you will not be able to make an investment and immediately become a citizen. First, you can get a “golden visa” - a residence permit for investors. It is easier for an investor to obtain this status than a standard residence permit - in most cases it is faster and does not require permanent residence in the country.
Residence permit in Europe: conditions, terms and costs of obtaining
The time frame for obtaining a residence permit in the European Union and the amount of investment depend on the conditions of a particular country.
Registration of electronic wallets
Passport data can be used in registering all kinds of web wallets. This type of fraud may seem harmless to some, but this is only at first glance.
After all, today these sites can lend money at interest. Responsibility for loans and other transactions inside the wallet falls on the shoulders of the real owner, whose data was stolen. While scammers will benefit and remain in the shadows.
There are also services where detailed information (passport number, etc.) is not required. Many of them require a phone number for registration. But if the owners have passport data, they will be able to receive a SIM card that was registered in that name.
Save as PDF
The most acceptable format for saving photos or scans of a passport is PDF. To save in PDF format: Option 1. 1. Go to the website https://smallpdf.com/ru 2. Select “Word to PDF”, following the instructions, save the document in PDF format..
Option 2. 1. Use the PDF printer cutepdf.com, select CutePDF Writer from the proposed list - install it on your computer. After installing the program, in the Microsoft Word editor, select File>Print>From the printer selection, select CutePDF Writer, and click PRINT..
For all your subsequent purchases, we will save the PDF file, making purchases more convenient and faster.
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photoshop your passport
Good day! Is so. Using a deliberately forged document -. Good afternoon Yes, in this case it will be regarded as falsification of documents; such changes must be made officially at the passport office. If you do not use this electronic passport, then you will not be in any danger. However, if you use some kind of financial gain, you may be charged with fraud based on the actions you took. VIDEO ON THE TOPIC: How to make a fake passport on Android for schoolchildren.
How to fake a copy of a passport?
Falsifying a passport is a criminal offense, but the paradox is that it seems like there is no copy. After all, a photocopy of a passport is a document only if the paper is notarized. The main interest in counterfeiting a copy is caused by the desire of young people to purchase alcohol and tobacco products, so it is initially assumed that a counterfeit copy of a passport does not seem to cause much harm. Despite this, I would like to note that the ban on the consumption of certain products is quite justified, and violating it would be more likely to be stupid than prudent. However, this choice is individual for everyone. So, despite the fact that this issue is very relevant, few people know how to forge a copy of a passport. According to some opinions, the RF SCreater 2 program solves the problem. It will allow you to replace the passport of the Russian Federation, but how simple and easy it is to use is unknown.
