How do a verify the authenticity of a UK Passport?

Question

I was e-mailed a copy of a 2007 UK passport. How do I verify the authenticity?

I want to know if the person is who she says she is and if her picture matches the original passport.

Answer 1

Take it or fax a copy including photo and number to the British embassy.

Answer 2

Search UK Passport on www.wikipedia.com

Answer 3

You already know it is a fraudulent scheme, right?

See the following link to the British High Commission in Nigeria - Passport Section:

http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/...

Lagos

Telephone: + 234 (1) 261 9531, 261 9537, 261 9541

Facsimile: + 234 (1) 261 4021, 262 5940 or 461 3655

There is an e-mail link - scan and send all of the information you have and let them decide if they wish to follow up on it.

Answer 4

Why are you investigating her? Are you part of the immigration police? Sounds like she went to a lot of trouble to e-mail you the passport. Are you going to spend a lot of money on a stranger or something? Don't spend money on total strangers if that is why you are asking.