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0 pointssgjohnson4y ago0 comments

Yes, a significant flaw, however, it's not that difficult to source a disposable phone number.

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dijit4y ago· 2 in thread

That very much varies with country. Most countries I’m familiar with the rules for require ID when buying pre-pay SIM cards these days.

jotm4y ago

A prepaid SIM having the same security checks as a bank account definitely felt sour. And for some reason people think they have any privacy from the government.

alldayeveryday4y ago

Is this the case now in the US? Is the "burner phone" a thing of the past?

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izacus4y ago

It's impossible to get a phone number without a personal ID in a large amount of western countries (number of which is increasing).

tintedfireglass4y ago

or you can just use session

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