This is the same reason I avoid it. They were insistent about getting my phone number when it was just to verify after a lockout. They've been extremely insiste

This is the same reason I avoid it. They were insistent about getting my phone number when it was just to verify after a lockout. They've been extremely insistent about it lately regarding 2-factor authentication, which leads me to believe there's a motive here beyond just getting everyone more secure. Until someone can alleviate me of that concern I think I'll have to pass.