I just created a test Gmail account and didn't have to provide a cellphone number or backup email account. Maybe the patron is trying to be too specific with his username?
Good luck,
~Elizabeth
Elizabeth McCormick (she/her)
Systems Librarian
Phone 540-831-5635
Email emccormick_at_radford.edu
McConnell Library, Radford University
801 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24142
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My esteemed listmates,
A patron had his ID stolen and is a vicnt of an economic crime.
They need to get a new email but Gmail, Yahoo won't proceed to register their new email username without a cell phone #.
I read reddit posts, Googled results and there were no solutions which worked.
Must they buy a burner phone from Tracfone just to get a new gmail?
Are there any ohe email providers they could register an account with?
Thank you so much,
Charles.
Charlotte County Public Library
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