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Suddenly required to "Verify Identity" using phone number with every new account?!
 

Hello everyone,

I've had no problem making stealth accounts in the past. I typically use my accounts for non eBay purposes (selling through my own digital eCommerce Stores, etc.), however recently that all changed.

As of about a week ago, everytime I make a new account, it creates fine, but when I receive my first payment I get the following e-mail:

Now, when I login, at the top right I have a notice to click to release this hold. When I do so, I have to "confirm my identity" by having an automated system call my phone number. However, because I'm using Google Voice and/or Text +, it tells me instead that the number cannot be confirmed and I have to attach a SSN in order to verify my identity.

What can I do? This seems to happen with every new stealth account I make.

Re: Suddenly required to "Verify Identity" using phone number with every new account?
 

Create accounts with a tracfone or other prepaid cell.

Re: Suddenly required to "Verify Identity" using phone number with every new account?
 

I've read on here that this 'verification' process requires a landline to 'Confirm Identity' -- will a Tracfone work? It's not a landline.

Re: Suddenly required to "Verify Identity" using phone number with every new account?
 

Yes, get a real phone.

Re: Suddenly required to "Verify Identity" using phone number with every new account?
 

Yeah get a tracfone.

Re: Suddenly required to "Verify Identity" using phone number with every new account?
 

Welcome to the forums - these free phone services seem to be causing instant issues:

Re: Suddenly required to "Verify Identity" using phone number with every new account?
 

Agreed, costs a little bit of money to create a more legitimate looking account, but its worth it in the long run