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Identity verification
Meaning
Your identity must be confirmed before the process can continue.
Possible causes
- • The ID match failed.
- • The system needs another confirmation step.
Common fixes
- • Use the official link shown in your record.
- • Check that your ID details were entered correctly.
Next steps
- • Complete the official verification step.
- • Check again after the verification clears.
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