New verification step?

cobaogio7 · #1 08-21-2018

Today when i tried to create another US amazon account, they immediately ask for DL number, date of birth , expire date, ... right away like this:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lce...b7AIZFp7q/view

Anyone else experienced this?

Play · #2 08-21-2018

US Amazon more often than not ask for verification right off the bat.

cobaogio7 · #3 08-21-2018

the thing is, can they check the validation of date of birth ? really weird, i never saw this one before.

Nothingnew · #4 08-21-2018

Its becoming a pretty standard thing for them to ask for it right away,before even giving access to the amazon account.But its pretty easy to bypass ,the harder issue is the utility bill request .

RustyShackelford · #5 08-21-2018

I think you two are failing to grasp the issue he is presenting, they are asking for DOB , License number, and expiration date, which leads me to believe they may have some new access to verify this data. Time will show I guess. OP keep us updated

Play · #6 08-21-2018

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Originally Posted by RustyShackelford

I think you two are failing to grasp the issue he is presenting, they are asking for DOB , License number, and expiration date, which leads me to believe they may have some new access to verify this data. Time will show I guess. OP keep us updated

Doesn't necessarily mean that. They could just be asking for it, that's all.

In the UK they ask for UTR, a tax reference. They had no way to verify it, other than to ensure the number matches the algorithm.

Nothingnew · #7 08-21-2018

I made 2 accounts yesterday ,4 accounts last week.They all ask for exactly what he is stating,i know exactly what he is talking about.They cant verify it,they are just asking to scare people like you into thinking they know more then what they really do.

Beautiful · #8 08-21-2018

Gotta submit what amazon requests

Keep making more stores if some do not pass

RustyShackelford · #9 08-21-2018

Just because it’s not being verified now doesn’t mean they won’t be in the near future. Just have to stay one step ahead of the game. That’s all.

Nothingnew · #10 08-21-2018

There is no legal way for amazon to verify someone usa drivers license information without violating someones privacy rights.And if they did find a legal loop hole they wouldnt get it for free.It would cost per each search to get access to dmv records and each state has their own policys on that.I would love to see them pull that off for their personal gain,they cant even verify passports other then by look.

RustyShackelford · #11 08-21-2018

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Originally Posted by Nothingnew

There is no legal way for amazon to verify someone usa drivers license information without violating someones privacy rights.And if they did find a legal loop hole they wouldnt get it for free.It would cost per each search to get access to dmv records and each state has their own policys on that.I would love to see them pull that off for their personal gain,they cant even verify passports other then by look.

Please dont spew information that you are unsure of, yes they legally can pull up your info with a drivers license number and DOB, easily run a background check, tiny companies do it, what makes you think amazon cant.
As I said, just because they dont do it off the bat, doesnt mean someone wont manually do it down the road, say when you are reach a threshold, or when your account is under review.

Nothingnew · #12 08-21-2018

Only certain information can be pulled off them checks ,not enough or accurate enough for amazon to do full verifications off of.The checks your talking about are public information and even those come with fees if you want the most accurate info.Tell them have fun with that,and trust me i know alot more about this stuff then you.

cobaogio7 · #13 08-21-2018

UPDATE: they approved my account and it Scared the F out of me. I even had nightmare last night. you're right, they can't verify the information "just yet" . But it still scare the **** out of you like watching a horror movie.

cobaogio7 · #14 08-21-2018

Thank you very much guys, this forum is the best.

fatman · #15 08-22-2018

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Originally Posted by cobaogio7

UPDATE: they approved my account and it Scared the F out of me. I even had nightmare last night. you're right, they can't verify the information "just yet" . But it still scare the **** out of you like watching a horror movie.

Just register by normal right?

cobaogio7 · #16 08-22-2018

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Originally Posted by fatman

Just register by normal right?

yeah , pretty much.

user3657 · #17 08-22-2018

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Originally Posted by Nothingnew

I made 2 accounts yesterday ,4 accounts last week.They all ask for exactly what he is stating,i know exactly what he is talking about.They cant verify it,they are just asking to scare people like you into thinking they know more then what they really do.

Why are you guys making so many accounts if stealth works?

makestacks · #18 08-23-2018

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Originally Posted by user3657

Why are you guys making so many accounts if stealth works?

Because they want too.There are many reasons to have back up accounts ,depends on your business model.I personally know people with close to 100 active Amazon Stealth accounts.Who am I to question why they need it?Also keep in mind some of these people sell accounts.

Newstealther · #19 08-23-2018

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Originally Posted by cobaogio7

UPDATE: they approved my account and it Scared the F out of me. I even had nightmare last night. you're right, they can't verify the information "just yet" . But it still scare the **** out of you like watching a horror movie.

Did you register as a individual or professional account?
Also were you asked for the utility bill request?

fatman · #20 08-23-2018

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Originally Posted by cobaogio7

yeah , pretty much.

can you check my messenger, please.

**aspkin** · #21 08-23-2018

Hmm, this forum is becoming more a specialized forum (for the pros) than for the layman... interesting..

dachilla · #22 09-01-2018

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Originally Posted by RustyShackelford

Please dont spew information that you are unsure of, yes they legally can pull up your info with a drivers license number and DOB, easily run a background check, tiny companies do it, what makes you think amazon cant.
As I said, just because they dont do it off the bat, doesnt mean someone wont manually do it down the road, say when you are reach a threshold, or when your account is under review.

I too believe that this would be against privacy laws. Could you be more specific and underlay your argument with some information regarding which government agency would provide such information to a company or individual and on what legal basis? Thank you.