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Does changing phone numbers cause a red flag?

Does changing your phone number correlate with getting the reactivate error?
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Default Re: Changing numbers a red flag?

I dont think so,I change my phone number last year
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I dont think so,I change my phone number last year
would it cause a flag if i changed phone number right before changing big information like banks?

And then maybe change it again 2 weeks later?
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Default Re: Changing numbers a red flag?

Changing registration info quickly within short time frame could trip flags - 2 weeks seems fine, kind of like a "move"
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Default Re: Changing numbers a red flag?

It also depends on the number. Getting a phone number from a website like https://grasshopper.com is often detected by Ebay/Amazon ect, and can cause a suspension.

I STRONGLY recommend getting yourself a cheap multi Sim phone and a CHEAP cellular account where you are given a SIM or eSIM card with your phone number. Take a look at www.Tello.com. You can get REAL cell phone plans there for about $10.00 per month
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It also depends on the number. Getting a phone number from a website like https://grasshopper.com is often detected by Ebay/Amazon ect, and can cause a suspension.

I STRONGLY recommend getting yourself a cheap multi Sim phone and a CHEAP cellular account where you are given a SIM or eSIM card with your phone number. Take a look at www.Tello.com. You can get REAL cell phone plans there for about $10.00 per month
Yess very true

I was using an online service and was getting mixed results which made it difficult.

but the hard part is, when i register with TELLO or other services like real verizon, the accounts would still get banned randomly in the beginning.

I think best way would be register using an online service, then when account passes the aging process and doesnt get reactivate or suspension, ill change it to a TELLO number
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I've NEVER had an issue with Tello, on ANY platform including Amazon. I just might be lucky
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I've NEVER had an issue with Tello, on ANY platform including Amazon. I just might be lucky
you're back right? =)

Good to see you again
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It also depends on the number. Getting a phone number from a website like https://grasshopper.com is often detected by Ebay/Amazon ect, and can cause a suspension.

I STRONGLY recommend getting yourself a cheap multi Sim phone and a CHEAP cellular account where you are given a SIM or eSIM card with your phone number. Take a look at www.Tello.com. You can get REAL cell phone plans there for about $10.00 per month

You know how long the prepaid minutes last for?
From cell providers generally only 3-6 months.
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Default Re: Changing numbers a red flag?

on a new account changing anything is a red flag , no one knows how the bots are programmed , I would not be surprised if that programming changes regularly
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You know how long the prepaid minutes last for?
From cell providers generally only 3-6 months.
I don't purchase prepaid minutes. I actually purchase a plan. you can get one for about $10.00 a month, even LESS.
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I don't purchase prepaid minutes. I actually purchase a plan. you can get one for about $10.00 a month, even LESS.
great to see you back slapped - forum was missing your wisdom

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I don't purchase prepaid minutes. I actually purchase a plan. you can get one for about $10.00 a month, even LESS.
that's actually pretty good. I think the pre paid I got was only $10 and it's good for 3 months. But yours has the advantage that you get to have an actual plan.
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It's especially useful with Amazon
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