I recently tried to access a Facebook Group that I'm a member of, and got a message saying something about unusual activity so I'd need to verify that I am who I am. I was also asked (after ticking boxes to show that I wasn't a robot) for my mobile phone number so they could text me a verification code for me to send back to them. I don't have a mobile phone (I gave my email address when I joined Facebook) and there doesn't appear to be another option. What do I do now?
You don't have a mobile phone and you're Australian? but you're net savvy enough to find this website, create an account and make a post? I find that completely implausible. Across the ditch, in NZ, you can't access benefit payments, student loans, student enrolment, get a passport etc without having verification by mobile phone. I'm pretty sure that in Australia they're not much different. Pop down to JB HiFi, give them $50 and get a cheap-as-chips mobile phone on prepay.
"Definition of Implausible at Dictionary.com adjective. not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility." I don't appreciate your insulting reply! If a mobile phone number isn't necessary to become a Facebook member...why is it required to continue that membership?
Fair enough, we just see some odd shenanigans here and someone from a relatively wealthy country like Australia that doesn't have a phone is quite unusual. Even my ditzy SIL in Melbourne who is 70 has one. As I noted, in NZ there is a growing list of everyday tasks that I can't do without a phone. If I make a payment using internet banking I'll be asked to confirm using a number texted to me. If I try to access MailChimp their 2 factor authentication uses my phone. Hell, my primary phone even asks for confirmation from my secondary phone at times. But back to you. If Facebook isn't going to let you past that hurdle you'll have to decide if a $50 phone is worth it to get back into that group.