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How does Facebook know I'm creating several accounts?

Discussion in 'Facebook' started by yael2, Sep 13, 2015.

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    Hi all!
    I'm trying to open more then one Facebook account. I want to join facebook groups without using my real name. and even though I'm using VPN software that allows me to change my IP. when I tried to create another account they asked for a phone number to verify my account. now I know that's not a problem and I can buy a disposable number or use an online sms service, I'm just wondering how the h***l do they know? if the IP is different? Do they track the computer somehow and know I'm using the same one to create two accounts? is there a way to see past the VPN software?
     
    yael2, Sep 13, 2015 IP
  2. Matthew Sayle

    Matthew Sayle Prominent Member

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    How does a multi-billion dollar company know that a Peon from Digital Point is creating multiple accounts?

    Oh I don't know...
     
    Matthew Sayle, Sep 13, 2015 IP
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    Karen May Jones Prominent Member

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    I didn't know facebook cared if you made multiple accounts. There have been atleast ten accounts made from this pc. Sister, nephew, kids, etc.
     
    Karen May Jones, Sep 13, 2015 IP
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    Matthew Sayle Prominent Member

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    The problem is, he is trying to SPAM them.

    Then he wonders why they want him to verify his accounts.
     
    Matthew Sayle, Sep 13, 2015 IP
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    Karen May Jones Prominent Member

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    Fast and in a hurry it seems. Gotta be subtle.
     
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    I read an article about the 'hope that helps' team and how they use their personal accounts and create gazillions of pages to troll other pages - and facebook doesn't object. I can't see why you need to hide...
     
    sarahk, Sep 13, 2015 IP
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    They could be tracking you via cookies. IP tracking is common, which can be bypassed, but they can also track via cookies. So, you'd need to clear your cookies/session data every time you try to create a new account.
     
    D3Tek, Sep 13, 2015 IP