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03-11-2018
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Hi All,
The Amazon Ghost guide says to change the MAC address on the PC network card and on the router.
I've been reading on this board that the book got the PC part wrong.
Can someone confirm that MAC address has to be changed and a PC or Router or both?
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03-11-2018
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The MAC does not need to be changed dude.
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Don't worry about MAC
Focus on creating a fresh new OS and using a solid IP provider
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Activity: 0% Longevity: 35% | | Re: MAC address change for Amazon - Necessary or not? Quote:
Originally Posted by elmo Don't worry about MAC
Focus on creating a fresh new OS and using a solid IP provider | I created a virtual machine and setup IPBurger (with DNS and IPv6 fix).
I'm skipping network card MAC address spoofing then per comments above.
Do I need a new router?
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03-11-2018
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Activity: 24% Longevity: 54% | | Re: MAC address change for Amazon - Necessary or not? Quote:
Originally Posted by s2000cr I created a virtual machine and setup IPBurger (with DNS and IPv6 fix).
I'm skipping network card MAC address spoofing then per comments above.
Do I need a new router? | No you don't need router since you using VPN | The Following User Says Thank You to e2free For This Useful Post: | |
05-25-2018
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Activity: 1% Longevity: 46% | | Re: MAC address change for Amazon - Necessary or not? Quote:
Originally Posted by elmo Don't worry about MAC
Focus on creating a fresh new OS and using a solid IP provider |
Hello Elmo. So does it mean that I just need a new user account and a good IP to create Amazon? I don't need to clean the MAC address?
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Activity: 1% Longevity: 46% | | Re: MAC address change for Amazon - Necessary or not? Quote:
Originally Posted by e2free No you don't need router since you using VPN |
But I still need to change the MAC address of my computer right? I used to log in to Amazon with the computer.
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05-25-2018
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Originally Posted by bnpp But I still need to change the MAC address of my computer right? I used to log in to Amazon with the computer. | No you don't.
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Don't need to worry about MAC
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05-25-2018
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No, the book actually is correct, but some of the things that our members say are also not wrong.
I like to do everything. Because I'm paranoid.
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Originally Posted by SaiJin No, the book actually is correct, but some of the things that our members say are also not wrong.
I like to do everything. Because I'm paranoid. | Best way to be - safe and secure | The Following User Says Thank You to rsot For This Useful Post: | |
05-26-2018
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Activity: 1% Longevity: 46% | | Re: MAC address change for Amazon - Necessary or not? Quote:
Originally Posted by SaiJin No, the book actually is correct, but some of the things that our members say are also not wrong.
I like to do everything. Because I'm paranoid. |
So in conclusion. We only need to have a new user account and clean IP. If we can get a new MAC then it's better but if not then it is still okay!
Can anyone confirm this with me? Thank you
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Originally Posted by bnpp So in conclusion. We only need to have a new user account and clean IP. If we can get a new MAC then it's better but if not then it is still okay!
Can anyone confirm this with me? Thank you | User accounts is not the way to go with amazon. Either install a virtual machine or get a new/different computer per account.
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Activity: 99% Longevity: 83% | | Re: MAC address change for Amazon - Necessary or not? Quote:
Originally Posted by bnpp So in conclusion. We only need to have a new user account and clean IP. If we can get a new MAC then it's better but if not then it is still okay!
Can anyone confirm this with me? Thank you | Few more steps than just this but you have confirmation for the MAC.
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05-28-2018
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No no, you need more than that, either use a Virtual machine or get a new cheap laptop.
you cannot just make a new user account on the same computer.
What I did a long time ago was I used the same PC, but I removed the LAN card and replaced it with a new one. But this is just for 1 account.
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Activity: 1% Longevity: 46% | | Re: MAC address change for Amazon - Necessary or not? Quote:
Originally Posted by SaiJin No no, you need more than that, either use a Virtual machine or get a new cheap laptop.
you cannot just make a new user account on the same computer.
What I did a long time ago was I used the same PC, but I removed the LAN card and replaced it with a new one. But this is just for 1 account. | So basically, even when I get a new MAC for the old computer, that computer can only be used for 1 amazon account? If I need more accounts, basically I need more computers?
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05-29-2018
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That or as other members advised here, use a virtual machine and a good VPN like IPBurger |
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To piggy back on this, I always say better safe than sorry, I know it can get to be a lot, if you have a lot of accounts, but for amazon, I get a new laptop for each account, so no risk of browser fingerprinting, an accidental leak, etc.
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05-29-2018
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Activity: 0% Longevity: 78% | | Re: MAC address change for Amazon - Necessary or not? Quote:
Originally Posted by RustyShackelford To piggy back on this, I always say better safe than sorry, I know it can get to be a lot, if you have a lot of accounts, but for amazon, I get a new laptop for each account, so no risk of browser fingerprinting, an accidental leak, etc. | One suggestion I tell people is using separate Tablets, they can be purchased cheap, low as $40.
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05-30-2018
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Activity: 71% Longevity: 91% | | Re: MAC address change for Amazon - Necessary or not? Quote:
Originally Posted by RustyShackelford To piggy back on this, I always say better safe than sorry, I know it can get to be a lot, if you have a lot of accounts, but for amazon, I get a new laptop for each account, so no risk of browser fingerprinting, an accidental leak, etc. |
Yea, that's what I like about using a dedicated machine.
And I know that people think laptops are expensive, but if you are smart, you can shop.
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Originally Posted by MM78 One suggestion I tell people is using separate Tablets, they can be purchased cheap, low as $40. |
Tablets like iPads or other brands?
For me there are some spots on amazon that the mobile browser is not functioning properly.
Like scrolling within a scroll window. The finger just wouldn't select parts of it.
I used to use an Ipad
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05-31-2018
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you can use aws ec2 or a paid vps
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