Scrapyards that signed up to the scheme request a passport, national identity card or photo driving licence, as well as proof of address.

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He says netizens speculating over the student's identity are being "disrespectful" towards the request for anonymity from the deceased's family.

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In those cases they request an in-person meeting to verify identity.

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After being held for three weeks, it turned out that the American extradition request was based on a fraudster who had stolen Mr Bond's identity.

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