Several TikTok users have reported being detained or deported abroad after their US passports were unexpectedly flagged as lost or stolen, despite never having reported them. One woman arriving in Rome discovered an INTERPOL alert on her passport, which had been marked lost in November. She was able to prove her identity, pay $165 (£135), and obtain a replacement through the embassy.
Others faced deportation from Thailand under similar circumstances. Affected users say prior social media posts critical of the current US administration may have played a role.
