Windows 10: Facebook is using your 2FA phone number to target you with ads

Discus and support Facebook is using your 2FA phone number to target you with ads in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; Alongside the myriad other scandals the social network is currently embroiled in, it recently emerged this week that the company is using its users'... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by Brink, Sep 28, 2018.

  1. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Facebook is using your 2FA phone number to target you with ads


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    Brink, Sep 28, 2018
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  2. BRIANMBC
    BrianMBC Win User

    Trouble saving voicemail number

    To access my voicemail it is my phone number, a pause and 4 digit pin.



    I did the following steps:

    • Turned off default voicemail number
    • Added a , (for pause) at end of my phone number
    • Added the 4 digit pin
    I get the following error message We're having trouble saving your voicemail number right now. Try again later.



    Any suggestions on how to correct this?
     
    BrianMBC, Sep 28, 2018
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  3. DOS101
    Dos101 Win User
    Windows Phone users Clubhouse

    I think I'll put a list of people's favourite apps in the OP, starting with my own until I get some suggestions, but you can take a look at the Windows Phone app store at the top apps to see what's popular http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store

    You are both now added, welcome! *Toast :toast:
     
    Dos101, Sep 28, 2018
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  4. TWILYTH
    twilyth Win User

    Facebook is using your 2FA phone number to target you with ads

    Blocking Cell Phone Numbers

    Here's one way to get around the problem. It's kludgy but it should work.

    Get a VOIP based phone service or a magic jack. For 24/7 access, you're better off with VOIP that uses an ethernet adapter, but that's up to the user.

    The important point is to find one that lets you create your own "black list" of callers. Usually they will have both black and white list options and these are usually a subcategory under the "do not disturb" or similar feature.

    The provider will usually let you create a second number for $5-10 per month. You'll use this for your cell phone number. If it is ever compromised, you can change it easily without affecting the base number.

    Forward the second number to your cell phone and give everyone that one as your "cell phone" number. There will be a delay of a few seconds as calls get routed, but who cares. It's not like any of us is on Obama's speed dial right?

    Now when you get assholes calling you, just add them to the black list.

    You can also block calls w/o caller id this way if your cell phone co. doesn't already do that for you.
     
    twilyth, Sep 28, 2018
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