• icelimit@lemmy.ml
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    4 days ago

    But proton doesn’t need a phone number? You can just do a captcha. I would never use an email that asks for a phone number. Or even a phone.

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      They want your IP or your phone. Use a VPN IP or TOR and they’ll require a phone number. That’s been my experience at least. I don’t trust them.

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        Hmm. That’s not been my experience. I’ve been using proton with VPN with no issue. But yes, as you say, if that’s your experience, it’s shady. I would stay away from them were I in your shoes.

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      They began demanding my phone number after I signed up without it. Not sure why. Was years ago tho

      That’s the same trick discord pulls btw it’s shady