I sent Upwork's direct contract to a client and it's asking for his identity verification

[sandesh_shrestha]

I sent Upwork's direct contract to a client and it's asking for his identity verification. This was the first time I experienced this. 

Why is Upwork asking for identity verification?

[petra_r]

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Sandesh S wrote:

Why is Upwork asking for identity verification?

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