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Isn’t the alternative in the verification case just that you don’t get your account because they can’t verify you?



Verification questions are based on credit history - addresses, vehicles, family members, etc - not browsing history so this is a non-issue.


See using clicking rate or browser signature to deny you service?

See Aliexpress accounts becoming unusable based on ... well, who knows what?

See Google accounts becoming unusable based on ... well, who knows what?

Not the same as identity verification but a significant problem for your account still. Often fatal. It is an issue.




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