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[TBP]

I have a problem. The idiot morons at Facebook insist that I enable something called Facebook Protect. They've locked my account. They insist on two-factor verification from third parties like Google Verify or Duo.

They want me to get a code, then come back to FB and input it.

These sites are designed to put an app on your phone. I don't have a smartphone (by choice) and I cannot figure out how the heck to get this done on my desktop.

[Mears]

Facebook is wonderful for the Buy Nothing stuff offered .

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[DouglasKC]

Sounds like a scam. Facebook doesn’t have this. You might be getting taken.

[fellowpatriot]

Its a scam

[Robert DeLong]

According to your homepage if the following:

78 in June 2010

If that is indeed your age, as I assume it is, that means you are now 91. I'm impressed that you are still doing as well as you are on here. My hat is off to you sir. 🙂 👍

What kind of trouble are you having with Free Republic, perhaps one of us can offer help. 🙂

[Fester Chugabrew]

I find it presumptuous that people are expected to make use of the internet. When is the last time a cashier looked you in the eye? But, I digress.

[TBP]

This afternoon.

[Fester Chugabrew]

That’s a good thing. It should be in the news.

[daniel1212]

Sounds fake -like a fishing scam

Never heard of it, but it is a precursor of what is to be widespread. Research shows:

That 'Facebook Protect' notification is real — here's what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated October 07, 2022 It only looks like a total phishing scam

Many Facebook users are getting messages and alerts that they need to upgrade their accounts to something called "Facebook Protect" — or risk being locked out of Facebook altogether.

"Your account requires advanced security from Facebook Protect" reads the subject line of an email message spotted by Android Police. The message goes on to say that Facebook Protect must be turned on by March 17 or "you will be locked out of your account until you enable it."

This may sound like a phishing scam, but it isn't. Facebook really is forcing some users to upgrade the security on their accounts, chiefly by activating two-factor authentication (2FA).

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That 'Facebook Protect' notification is real — here's what you need to know

By Paul Wagenseil

last updated October 07, 2022

It only looks like a total phishing scam

• - https://www.tomsguide.com/news/facebook-protect-warning

  With two-factor authentication, you can add additional security protections to your account by logging in using a security key, login codes from a third-party authentication app, or by getting text message (SMS) codes sent to your mobile phone. - https://www.facebook.com/help/1052552578831700

[daniel1212]

Sounds like a scam. Facebook doesn’t have this. You might be getting taken.

To my surprise, it is not a scam. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/facebook-protect-warning

[iontheball]

Facebook, Google/YouTube are CIA constructs and a bane to free speech. Together, they likely monitor/influence 85% of Internet speech.

[Hiddigeigei]

"What kind of trouble are you having with Free Republic, perhaps one of us can offer help."
Thanks! I had to have my hard drive replace and am basically simple reconstituting my computer. Luckily, I had a lot of stuff on Seagate separate backup drive, so all is not lost.