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Doubting Thomas

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 29 August 2015 - 15:58

If you're using your profile to advertise your business you don't care about friends finding you - that's what you use your other account in your real name for !! lol

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 29 August 2015 - 00:28

cannot think why anyone wouldnt set their account up with their real name,,, how would friends find you??

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 27 August 2015 - 13:16

You need to verify ...then only you can unlock your account.The account is locked for security reasons.Its better to provide the real name.

Doubting Thomas

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Latest post on 26 August 2015 - 15:44

Yes, there are a lot of women who don't want to use their married name and that's ok - it's still a real name. What Facebook wants to prevent is people using business names..I don't know anyone called Dubai Maids or Gorgeous Jewellery etc lol

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Latest post on 26 August 2015 - 14:28

This is to prevent identity theft, as well as people impersonating others. There are a lot of fake account on there, I'm glad they are doing a clean up.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 26 August 2015 - 13:02

There are a lot of people from this region who do not use their real names due to their families being against it.

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 26 August 2015 - 12:38

I don't understand why someone wouldn't use their real name on Facebook. Isn't that how you catch up with lost friends??!! If you are hiding your identity then maybe Facebook isn't for you.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 26 August 2015 - 09:31

Another reason not to use Facebook! :biggrin:

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Latest post on 26 August 2015 - 01:41

What names are allowed on Facebook? Facebook is a community where people use their authentic identities. We require people to provide the name they use in real life; that way, you always know who you're connecting with. This helps keep our community safe. Please refrain from adding any of these to your name: ◾Symbols, numbers, unusual capitalization, repeating characters or punctuation. ◾Characters from multiple languages. ◾Titles of any kind (ex: professional, religious). ◾Words, phrases or nicknames in place of a middle name. ◾Offensive or suggestive words of any kind. Other things to keep in mind: ◾ The name you use should be your authentic identity; as your friends call you in real life and as our acceptable identification forms would show. ◾ Nicknames can be used as a first or middle name if they're a variation of your authentic name (like Bob instead of Robert). ◾ You can also list an additional name on your account (ex: maiden name, nickname, professional name). ◾Profiles are for individual use only. We offer Pages for professional personas, organizations and businesses. ◾Pretending to be anything or anyone isn't allowed. If your authentic name isn’t listed on your account, please change your name. If you're unable to change it. ............................... What types of ID does Facebook accept? You can confirm your identity in 1 of 3 ways. When submitting documentation, please cover up any personal information we don't need to verify your identity (ex: credit card number, Social Security number). We encrypt people’s connections to Facebook by default, including IDs you send to us. We delete your ID information after verification is complete. http://www.facebook.com/help/159096464162185

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Latest post on 25 August 2015 - 15:12

But asking for documents seems so unlikely I can hardly believe this is a real thing and not a scam?

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Latest post on 25 August 2015 - 08:49

If you're not using your real name, it could be red flagged as a fake account.

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Latest post on 25 August 2015 - 04:16

The reason they require you to use your real name is to prevent spammers and undesirables. If you use a name that for example advertises your business it could be argued that you are using it to advertise on groups that don't allow advertising..there are thousands of fake accounts that people use for illegal trading, pornographic purposes, spamming, accessing groups they are banned from or would otherwise not be eligible to join.... It also helps to prevent hacking - there are ways that facebook know it is you and not someone else pretending to be you. Why would you not want to use your real name ? That's why the privacy settings are there if you want to protect your identity. And if you're worried about facebook tracking for marketing purposes it doesn't matter what name you use your account can still be followed.

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Latest post on 24 August 2015 - 21:40

Not sure many of us would click that link for it potentially being a hoax. spam link and you fill our PC's with viruses. OK, have asked my son to look into it. Looks like facebook want people to use the real names. Looks like continuous profiling to enable linking and selling. Thank you for responses so far.

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Latest post on 24 August 2015 - 19:53

Not sure many of us would click that link for it potentially being a hoax. spam link and you fill our PC's with viruses.

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Latest post on 24 August 2015 - 18:46

Sounds like a scam. Facebook would not (should not!) ever ask you to send real documents to prove your name. I'd try to contact them directly ... This is what comes up online https://www.facebook.com/checkpoint/?next

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Latest post on 24 August 2015 - 18:32

Sounds like a scam. Facebook would not (should not!) ever ask you to send real documents to prove your name. I'd try to contact them directly ...

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Latest post on 24 August 2015 - 18:11

I have been locked from facebook. They are asking me to confirm my name and want my real name and want copies of documents sent to prove my real name. I really do not want to use my real name and the one I have works fine for me as was set up with that name for a reason, I do not post much. Does anyone know how I could get around this ? Here's hoping someone can give give me an easy way round this. Thanks for your assistance.

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