@arkyt 252292 wrote:
They want a “colored” passport
I want a Ferrari F430 Coupe:
However I don’t really need it.
Same as Payspark and their request for a “color” copy of your passport.
They may want a “color” copy of your passport BUT they certainly don’t need it. A black & white copy would provide the information they require. End of story 
If it was me, I’d be contacting my home land security office and reporting this!
Here in Australia it’s a federal offense to give anyone a colour copy of your passport. I believe Government Departments are the only exemptions to this law. I’m sure it’s probably the same is the USA.
Albeit when visting overseas, hotels may request your passport and hold it, however Payspark is not a hotel and your not travelling overseas.