Trying to post on Facebook

[jadinolf]

I am now a Malwarebytes fan on Facebook but I can't post there because I must verify my account by repeating a giving a code sent to my cellphone. I don't have a cellphone so is there any way around this?

Thanks.

[yardbird]

can you start/open another account? I have a cellphone, but I now don't recall if they wanted the no. and I didn't give it anyway.

[jadinolf]

can you start/open another account? I have a cellphone, but I now don't recall if they wanted the no. and I didn't give it anyway.

Couldn't figure out how to edit my post.

Let me clarify my post. I joined as a Malwarebytes friend or whatever they are called. Comments are now all over my Facebook page but when I go to comment on what they say, face book asks me to verify my account. Turns out they send code to your cellphone and then you type this code into a little box on Facebook. I guess this is a just Malwarebytes thing because I have never been asked before.

I suppose posting on Malwarebytes subjects is for the well to do but not for me.

[MysteryFCM]

Facebook should not be asking for your phone number AT ALL.

Can you post the URL to the page requesting it please?

[Azlan]

or Can you post a screenshot?

[jadinolf]

Facebook should not be asking for your phone number AT ALL.

Can you post the URL to the page requesting it please?

Good day to you and thanks for the replies. I'm new to Facebook so bear with me.

I cannot post a screen shot because I deleted Malwarebytes from Face book but I will tell you what happened. Haven't figured out how to get it back

I tried to post to a Malwarebytes subject on my Facebook page. So, I typed in my message and pushed the button. I then got a message that I must verify my account. When I finally understood what it wanted, it was my cellphone number. I was able to get my hands on a cellphone and typed in the phone number. It then sent me a code which I had to type in a box it was like this: 123-34. Facebook rejected the code saying "incorrect confirmation code". I tried again and it sent me the same code which, of course, was incorrect. Trying for the final time, it gave me a message saying, sorry Charlie, you have asked for a code too many times.

I guess I just can't be a fan but it was interesting while it lasted.

[jadinolf]

or Can you post a screenshot?

I cannot post a screen shot because I cannot be a fan of Malwarebytes. I deleted that category and can't seem to get it back. I imagine that Malwarebytes requested that feature because I can comment on anything else in Facebook. What gripes me is that I am typing in the exact coce that I receive in my text message. I what is so hard about XXX-XX?

If I get get that fan thing back, I can show a screen shot. It's just a narrow box asking fo the code. If you proceed on, you type in your cell number, in comes the code by text message and you type the code in a space provided--not brain surgery.

[mountaintree16]

@ jadinolf

This strikes me as odd. I am a fan as well and I can post on there fine. Were you trying to post on a status update? I've been able to post there just fine.

Hmm.

They didn't send you an email verification to click on?

I got my account oh 4 years or so ago now probably, and that's how I verified my account.

[mountaintree16]

@ jadinolf

I just thought of this, probably unlikely BUT are you positive that you signed up with the REAL Facebook? And that you haven't signed into any rogue/fake login sites pretending to be FB?

[Tarq57]

I wonder if this could be an external application (like the various quiz/surveys that seem to be created mainly by 12 year olds) that is asking for your cell number?

I've done a quiz like this...I think it was "how dumb are you" or "what is your IQ" or some such.

The cellphone access code - which worked, by the way- turned out to simply be a marketing ploy for an expensive text-based notifications system. I'd recieved and read (and paid for) three texts before working our how to disable the notifications, which (fortunately) worked.

Reading the privacy terms and conditions that came with the form to enter the cell number contained that information. (I think it was buried in line 78, through 125. )

So be careful what you agree to.

Regarding this particular group, I've just joined the Facebook group titled "Malwarebytes 'Anti-Malware Fans" and was not asked to provide a phone number, nor anything else. This group has 69 members.

Sounds like you were on the wrong page or site completely.

[jadinolf]

I wonder if this could be an external application (like the various quiz/surveys that seem to be created mainly by 12 year olds) that is asking for your cell number?

I've done a quiz like this...I think it was "how dumb are you" or "what is your IQ" or some such.

The cellphone access code - which worked, by the way- turned out to simply be a marketing ploy for an expensive text-based notifications system. I'd recieved and read (and paid for) three texts before working our how to disable the notifications, which (fortunately) worked.

Reading the privacy terms and conditions that came with the form to enter the cell number contained that information. (I think it was buried in line 78, through 125. )

So be careful what you agree to.

Regarding this particular group, I've just joined the Facebook group titled "Malwarebytes 'Anti-Malware Fans" and was not asked to provide a phone number, nor anything else. This group has 69 members.

Sounds like you were on the wrong page or site completely.

Well guys this is perplexing. Yes, it's got to be the real Facebook. I am communicating with my nieces, friends, my dog's groomer, etc.

Let's drop this for now. I've been extremely busy the last few days. When I get the chance, I will sign up as a fan again and if I get the same messages, I will get the screen shots and post them here.

Thanks very much for your comments. Wish I could understand what was happening.

[jadinolf]

Well just signed up as a fan again, Malwarebytes comments finally showed up in my page and away we go. I am very happy because this is one of the best programs on my computers along with SeaMonkey.

Don't know how the problem happened but it is gone so I'm happy.

[chimpy]

Face book started asking for you to verify via a mobile number a while ago, possibly 6+ months that I remember.

If you did and you had a new account then you had to enter a capcha code of two words everytime you posted on a wall or in a group.

I did that for a awhile then gave in and verified it via my mobile number and I have never gotten any kind of spam or texts off them, all they did was send you a code that you input into your account to verify it was you.

I think they started doing this when they launched facebook mobile so whether you wanted to or not they made you reg your mobile with them.

[jadinolf]

Face book started asking for you to verify via a mobile number a while ago, possibly 6+ months that I remember.

If you did and you had a new account then you had to enter a capcha code of two words everytime you posted on a wall or in a group.

I did that for a awhile then gave in and verified it via my mobile number and I have never gotten any kind of spam or texts off them, all they did was send you a code that you input into your account to verify it was you.

I think they started doing this when they launched facebook mobile so whether you wanted to or not they made you reg your mobile with them.

Well. this was just for placing a comment to the Malwarebytes things on MY Facebook page (see screen capture). I was sent a numerical code such as 345-89 but it always told me that the code was invalid.

Needless to say, I threw up my hands and gave up.

I really did it to push Malwarebytes because I would like to see it on every computer. Of course, just having it installed doesn't help- one must use it.

[mountaintree16]

@ chimpy

ecchhh I don't like that.

What if someone doesn't even have a cell number? lol

I think they started doing this when they launched facebook mobile so whether you wanted to or not they made you reg your mobile with them.

[mountaintree16]

@ jadinolf

http://www.facebook.com/Malwarebytes

Is this the fan page you tried to join?

[chimpy]

I am not sure what to do if you do not have a mobile phone but I googled "face book mobile verification" and I saw a few sites there that proported to tell you how to get around it.

As to it just being on the MBAM page then it probably was a glitch though FB has been attacked by people trying to add malicious things to it!

[jadinolf]

@ jadinolf

http://www.facebook.com/Malwarebytes

Is this the fan page you tried to join?

It was this:

http://www.facebook.com/Malwarebytes

[mountaintree16]

The URL you gave me and the URL I gave you appear to be exactly the same.

Hmm so your issue was trying to post a comment on the fan page for MBAM and not actually signing up for FB, correct?

It was this:

http://www.facebook.com/Malwarebytes

[jadinolf]

It was this:

http://www.facebook.com/Malwarebytes

So YES.

I was looking for an edit button. Must be one someplace.

[jadinolf]

I am not sure what to do if you do not have a mobile phone but I googled "face book mobile verification" and I saw a few sites there that proported to tell you how to get around it.

As to it just being on the MBAM page then it probably was a glitch though FB has been attacked by people trying to add malicious things to it!

I don't know buit I am happy now.

Problem is I am father and mother now as well as lawn mower, dish washer, laundry expert and haven't had time to spend on Facebook.

Just joined it on Friday, I believe.

Thanks all.

joe

[chimpy]

No problem!

Also you do not get to edit a post till you reach 50 posts.

[mountaintree16]

Okay. Hmm I am not sure whats going on then. That didn't happen to me at all :/

Edit button on here?

You will receive that feature after you have made a certain number of posts actually

So YES.

I was looking for an edit button. Must be one someplace.