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I wish there was a simple equivalent for phone numbers. Even if I had to pay <$1 / month per unique phone number it would still be worth it. Too many services
by gigel82 4y ago
I wish there was a simple equivalent for phone numbers. Even if I had to pay <$1 / month per unique phone number it would still be worth it.
Too many services now need a phone number "for my security". I use my Google Voice whenever I can but there is no way to trace the leaker from that. Car dealerships appear to be a big source of leaks in my experience (significant uptick in spam calls and texts after I give a dealership my GV number).
- reidjs 4y agoCan you do it with twilio?
- sgc 4y agoI recently tried to register at facebook using a twilio number (yes, I was pulled in kicking and screaming). They never actually sent the verification code until I used another number.
- walrus01 4y agothis doesn't solve the SMS 2FA problem but if you know what you're doing with voip you can set up a DID to answer with a filtering message like "please press 8675 to be connected", and it'll only ring your actual phone if somebody follows the instructions. cuts down on 98% of telemarketing and scams. then only give out the DID number not your direct phone to things like car dealerships. i had one car dealership that I took my car to for an oil change one time that persisted in sales calls for six months until I finally escalated the matter to their general manager.
- gaudat 4y agoSuch thing do exist in some countries. I remember one of my relatives protected their phone number by adding an incoming call password.