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[chokkie]

I've just tried to log into my FB account, but it keeps asking me to give all sorts of ID information regarding my identity. Is this straight up, or is it a scam? I don't understand why they have to have all this ID stuff - does this mean that I am now going to have to use FB under my own/real name?
Before I commit my finger to the "send" button, can anyone out there please confirm that this stuff from FB really is from FB, please?

[bednobs]

how can we tell chox - we can't see it.

[ummmm]

Did you use a name that is obviously not a real name?

[sherrardk]

I'm sure I read on here somewhere that they were stopping people from using 'un-real' names (could be wrong though).

[chokkie]

yes, I do. If this is a "kosher" request from FB, does it mean I will have to use my real name now. I don't quite understand bednobs question. Thanks. Chox.

[ummmm]

Sher...I know someone it happened to.

You don't have to use your real name, it just needs to look a genuine name.

[sherrardk]

Is this of any interest - http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/dec/15/facebook-change-controversial-real-name-policy

[jackthehat]

Facebook things my surname is 'Thehat'.....forename, Jack. :)

[jackthehat]

*thinks...

[chokkie]

Hi folks, the thing that concerns me is having to give them some kind of ID before I can log back in ..... according to the page that comes up after I have clicked "log in", they want some kind of ID which authenticates the name that I use on facebook. Well, of course, the name I use on FB isn't my real name, so I won't have any kind of ID proving that name i use on FB. Which is why it makes me feel it's a scam and that I should not click on anything ....

[sherrardk]

Can't you just make a new account?

[chokkie]

this is what comes up when I try to log into FB right now ... And it says .... " we delete your ID information after verification is complete" ... well how do I know that they do?

Submit your documents
We ask everyone on Facebook to use the name they go by in everyday life so friends know who they're connecting with.
Please provide identification that displays the name you'd like to confirm and use publicly on Facebook. Keep in mind that if you confirm a name other than the one currently on your profile, the name on your profile may be automatically updated with the name you confirm.
Learn more about why we require ID verification and the different types of ID we accept below.
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. Learn more about how Facebook protects the privacy and security of your information when you submit an ID.

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[sherrardk]

If you put all ^ that into google loads of stuff comes up but I'm too lazy to read it all :(

[woofgang]

a friend of mine had this happen to her. She was using an alias that didn’t look real. There has been a lot of discussion about this because so many people use a name that is not their own for good reasons....they are hiding from an abusive partner for instance. However FB are standing firm and if they question your ID they will require proof that it is your real ID and if you don’t produce it, they will close your facebook account. I am not saying that the communication you have had is deffo from facebook, but if its not, its a copy of the genuine process from what you are saying.

[sherrardk]

Ps - I went to the first one on the list and it said the form wasn't applicable to me as I was already logged in.

[EDDIE51]

chokkie read the link sherrardk posted at 21.15 . But yes, unless you are one of the 'special' groups, such as abuse or stalking victims, you are going to have to use your real name on Facebook.
If you don't like it just stick to AB , you can call yourself anything here and no one can know who you really are , unless you want them to.

[chokkie]

Thanks folks - and also for the article in the Guardian about FB identification. Looks like I will have to bite the bullet and upload copies of IDs for them. AFter reading your posts, the penny finally dropped! Thanks for all your help, Chox.