emerglines Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 If you have opened Twitter today you may have noticed an increase in messages reporting that the social media site Facebook was asking them to provide a Government ID to unlock their account on the site. The message that users received during log in to their Facebook account states the following: "For security reasons your account is temporarily locked. If this account reflects your real name and personal information, please help us verify it".The user who has been temporarily locked out of the account is then asked to provide a government ID for verification.Facebook itself has not published a public comment yet and it is unclear if the company will address the issue at all. Facebook Government IDFacebook's Help page provides further information about the practice:If you can't verify your account using your mobile number, you'll need to provide a copy of your photo ID. This could be a scanned copy or a close-up photo you've taken.Facebook government IDUpload a photo IDHow to upload your IDOptional: Cover up any confidential information (ex: license or passport number)Scan or take a picture of your ID with your digital cameraMake sure you can clearly see your name, birthday and photoSave the photo to your desktopClick the button below and follow the instructions to upload your IDThis is my government issued ID. I understand I won't get help with my account if I haven't uploaded a valid ID.The very same page lists the types of IDs that Facebook accepts:Birth certificateDriver's licensePassportMarriage certificateOfficial Name change paperworkPersonal or vehicle insurance cardNon-driver's government IDGreen card, residence permit or immigration papersSocial Security CardVoter ID CardIn addition, Facebook will also accept any of the two following items that must show the name and date of birth of the locked out Facebook user.Bank statementBus cardCheckCredit CardEmployment verificationLibrary cardMailMagazine subscription stubMedical recordMembership IDsPaycheck stubPermitSchool cardSchool recordUtility billYearbook photoThe company notes that data that has been uploaded to Facebook as part of the verification process will be deleted after the verification.The mass lock-out of users is not the first on Facebook. The most recent lock-out that requested users to provide Facebook with IDs to unlock the account again happened in January of this year. The company back then stated that it may ask users for photo IDs depending on the violation that occurred.Common violations where this may be the case are accounts where either the name or birth date do not match or exist at all (for instance if a nickname is being used), and maybe also at times to verify account ownership after a hacking attempt.The only two options that locked out Facebook users have is to either comply with the request and transfer a picture of a photo ID to Facebook, or stop using the site altogether.Source : http://www.ghacks.net/2013/10/29/facebook-asking-locked-users-provide-government-id/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoJoe Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 The only two options that locked out Facebook users have is to either comply with the request and transfer a picture of a photo ID to Facebook, or stop using the site altogether.Source : http://www.ghacks.net/2013/10/29/facebook-asking-locked-users-provide-government-id/I dont do social media, this forum is the closest thing to social media I do. I dont use facebook but if I did I would never give them the info they want. I would stop using it altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge-Spammer Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 facebook sucks big time never use facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonar Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 facebook wont be around much longer! someone needs to buy it then just hit the STOP button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataract Kid Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Facebook Suxs! :wtf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodel Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Format Facebook :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truemate Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 govt id my footpiss of facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambrocious Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 The only two options that locked out Facebook users have is to either comply with the request and transfer a picture of a photo ID to Facebook, or stop using the site altogether.Source : http://www.ghacks.net/2013/10/29/facebook-asking-locked-users-provide-government-id/I dont do social media, this forum is the closest thing to social media I do. I dont use facebook but if I did I would never give them the info they want. I would stop using it altogether.I don't use social media either, but if you like socializing with people worth it, visit planetinfowars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irefay Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 So if I can lock someone out of their account, I can use photoshop to unlock it--- good idea facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerglines Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Ho ho, they finally show their hand.Facebook is a textbook phishing operation.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing" What is phishing?Phishing is a type of Internet fraud that seeks to acquire a user’s credentials by deception. It includes theft of passwords, credit card numbers, bank account details and other confidential information.Phishing messages usually take the form of fake notifications from banks, providers, e-pay systems and other organizations. The notification will try to encourage a recipient, for one reason or another, to urgently enter/update their personal data. Such excuses usually relate to loss of data, system breakdown, etc."We all knew that, but this just cements it in the record books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Server Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 The only two options that locked out Facebook users have is to either comply with the request and transfer a picture of a photo ID to Facebook, or stop using the site altogether.Source : http://www.ghacks.net/2013/10/29/facebook-asking-locked-users-provide-government-id/I dont do social media, this forum is the closest thing to social media I do. I dont use facebook but if I did I would never give them the info they want. I would stop using it altogether.I don't use social media either, but if you like socializing with people worth it, visit planetinfowars.comI agree 100% with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberboom Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Facebook is piece of shit controlled by CIA incorporate with doubtful jewish organisations :thumbsdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBs Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) What is next? Will they require naked pictures of you to verify that it is you? Just a few months back they wanted phone numbers so badly that they simply blocked people from logging in without phone number verification. 1. They force you to give your real name, you can't use anything else. 2. They force you to give your phone number. 3. They force you to give photos of your gov. id. And people still use it and get mad about NSA because they are "spying" on them :) Same with google+... Google is FORCING you to use Google+ with your real name and so on. You can't comment on youtube, you can't write reviews about apps in google play store without a Google+ account. They automatically create a Google+ account if you have a google account... In future everyone will have a "Internet-ID" provided by the goverment. And everyone who wants to register on a site will need that ID. In future there will be satellites with real time image/video and it will be available for everyone, everyone will be able to watch what you do from everywhere :) <- Don't believe it? It is on the way and it will be ready this year! Search for "Skybox imaging Planet Labs Inc." Edited October 30, 2013 by BBs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambrocious Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 This is a mashup of info all in one documentary, I forgot to share it, it's definitely worth watching: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT1GavDtiwM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anakin206 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 That's why I don't have a facebook account (besides other reasons too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicey Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 It's just one of their ways to try and drive more people away from their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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