I regularly order from online shops around the world and I have not see any case where the company asks for photo ID or credit card copy.

Yesterday I make an order from linode.com and my order is on hold because of their "fraud check system".

Is it common to ask those info in U.S. where I have never asked such info in here (Istanbul, Turkey).

And I already asked what is their motive and legal stand and the reason my order is hold by their fraud system. And I also added whether is because I live in Istanbul, Turkey. Their answer was as following:

"We would not be able to disclose specific information related to our fraud system."

And I'm asked repeatedly whether I want to cancel my order or not. I dont questioning reputation of linode.com if I think so, I did not make an order.

I think asking for photo ID is neither legal nor provide any security.