Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:34 am Post subject:
How far is too far?
Subject description: Regarding facebook.
I recently received an email from Facebook saying my account had been deactivated as they didn't want me using a fake name (Alexander Zi Britannia, yes Code Geass). To reactivate it, they asked for a scanned copy of either my passport, birth certificate, driver's licence or university ID. I refuse to do so and simply made a new account, how much info from us does facebook want? _________________ Beta Tester for Mental Omega 3.0
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:49 am Post subject:
Re: How far is too far?
Death Cultist wrote:
I recently received an email from Facebook saying my account had been deactivated as they didn't want me using a fake name (Alexander Zi Britannia, yes Code Geass). To reactivate it, they asked for a scanned copy of either my passport, birth certificate, driver's licence or university ID. I refuse to do so and simply made a new account, how much info from us does facebook want?
That sounds more like a scam message than a legit one. I'm pretty sure even Facebook will never ask for this information over an email. _________________ KGR | AT
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:51 am Post subject:
Re: How far is too far?
FurryQueen wrote:
Death Cultist wrote:
I recently received an email from Facebook saying my account had been deactivated as they didn't want me using a fake name (Alexander Zi Britannia, yes Code Geass). To reactivate it, they asked for a scanned copy of either my passport, birth certificate, driver's licence or university ID. I refuse to do so and simply made a new account, how much info from us does facebook want?
That sounds more like a scam message than a legit one. I'm pretty sure even Facebook will never ask for this information over an email.
They shouldn't be asking for personal information documentation but people with fake names have been sent emails to change their name to their real one. _________________ QUICK_EDIT
Either way, Facebook has been changing a lot lately and I want it to stop changing. People left Myspace for FB because it was FB, not a wannabe G+. _________________ Okay, my signature was starting to annoy even me. QUICK_EDIT
Openly asking for a birth certificate, passport, or picture id is something Facebook wouldn't do. Scam all the way. _________________
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How long is that account been made? I don't think they would ask for such things since I have an account that is not a real name, but its for gaming purposes. This was made almost a year ago and never had an issue.
There is suppose to be some hackers planning a big attack on FaceBook soon...not sure if its real or not, but still. they made the threat _________________ I am authorized to send out the TMP Studio, PM ME IF YOU WANT IT And check this out, these were sent to me for help with terrain and zdata help along with TMP Studio/Builder
Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 10:38 am Post subject:
I cant even get in, here is the email
> Your account is temporarily suspended because your profile doesn’t list
> your real name. Before we can reopen this account, we need to verify your
> identity.
>
> Please reply to this email and attach a digital image of one of the
> acceptable documents outlined below so we can verify your account
> information. We will permanently delete our record of this digital image
> from our servers after we use it to confirm your identity.
>
> If you have a government-issued ID (ex: passport or driver's license)
> please attach that.
>
> If you do not have a government-issued ID, please attach copies of at least
> TWO documents that:
>
> - Are from a respected institution (ex: business, school, university)
> - Combined show your full name, birthday, and picture
>
> Some examples of acceptable documents include:
>
> - School or work ID
> - Utility bill
> - Marriage license
> - Legal name change paperwork
> - Credit card (with the number blacked out)
> - Birth certificate
>
> If possible, save this file as a JPEG. Be sure to cover up any personal
> information that we don't need to verify your identity (ex: address, license
> number). We also recommend sending your attachments over a secure
> connection. Find out more here:
> https://www.facebook.com/help/?page=148993491850191.
>
> Once we receive your response with the proper identification attached, we
> can assist you further. In the meantime, don’t create a new account because
> this could make it more difficult to resolve your issue.
>
> Note that we will not be able to take any action on this account unless we
> receive the proper documents. Sorry for the inconvenience.
>
> For more information on our name policies, please visit:
>
> https://www.facebook.com/help/?page=258984010787183
>
> Thanks,
>
>
-----End Original Message to Facebook----- _________________ Beta Tester for Mental Omega 3.0
Just make another profile if they're going to be bitches. And, for fuck's sake, just use your real name. _________________ KGR | AT
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The wording seems a little unprofessional particularly
Quote:
In the meantime, don’t create a new account because this could make it more difficult to resolve your issue.
Seems to me like your account may have been hijacked (in order to close your account, making it inaccessible) and then they've emailed you trying to get some sort of ID for fraudulent activities.
I would contact the real facebook and forward them this email. QUICK_EDIT
Agree with Bolt. I know a few people using fake names whose accounts are working just fine. Someone wants your account information. Don't let those bitches have it. _________________ KGR | AT
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Also, Facebook likes to word things in common speak, like "oops, something went wrong" for error messages, etc
But that's very different from a fumbling sentence with an unnecessary comma. None of that sounds legit to me. There's no harm checking with Facebook first in any case. QUICK_EDIT
one thing my friend told me, is that if you log nto face book from a different ip that face book doesn't recognize it could lock out your face book account. He knows how to build websites. He logged into face book the other day from his phone and it locked his account. _________________ I am authorized to send out the TMP Studio, PM ME IF YOU WANT IT And check this out, these were sent to me for help with terrain and zdata help along with TMP Studio/Builder
I have logged into FB with (about) 10 different computers. So have all of my friends. Maybe FB has shined some light upon me and my friends or they ignored us. QUICK_EDIT
one thing my friend told me, is that if you log nto face book from a different ip that face book doesn't recognize it could lock out your face book account. He knows how to build websites. He logged into face book the other day from his phone and it locked his account.
That's bullshit. I've logged into my Facebook while traveling and never had an issue. _________________ KGR | AT
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Even if I have family members on FB, and other RL friends (and a limited number of unknown dudes, aprox. 130), I'm incredibly tempted to delete my profile after this. QUICK_EDIT
Whatever. I'll continue to use FB like I do now: a means to contact people I've actually fucking met. _________________ KGR | AT
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I like Facebook and I am not part of the douche army. I actually talk to all my friends and if they don't say anything back or say something mean, then I am going to eventually kick them from my friends list. If someone tags me in some stupid photo that isn't even in English, then I am untagging my self. You can't over use FB and be an idiot on it.
Things you can do on FB (that I think are okay):
Talk with friends
See what friends are up too
Things you shouldn't do (my belief on it still):
Tag a million people in a useless picture
USE ALL CAPS IN A RANDOM DISCUSSION
Cause drama
Play a pointless game that makes you even more of a shut-in
Poke people
Basically do anything that no one likes in RL. QUICK_EDIT
Speak for yourselves. I've got over 2,000 friends and guess what? I don't give a flying ztype, and neither should you or anyone else. _________________ Okay, my signature was starting to annoy even me. QUICK_EDIT
It makes me feel better about myself. I just want to be loved. Go to hell.
No, actually, I originally made it for my close friends (to stay in contact). I really can't explain why so many people added me. _________________ Okay, my signature was starting to annoy even me. QUICK_EDIT
^^^^ROFL AT PIC^^^^
FB is another way for people to have popularity contest. I am going to go ahead and let FB die like MySpace. Then we will have something new to abuse and ruin. So is life on net. QUICK_EDIT
You people and your friends lists in the triple digits. I have less than thirty and I'm damn proud of it. _________________ KGR | AT
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Of course. It must be an absolute strain on your clicking finger! I bet you need a gatorade after you're done. _________________ KGR | AT
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