It’s becoming more and more popular for websites (including Google & others) to demand you SMS text verify to use the service. This can be a huge drag on privacy. This article goes over a few services you can pay some tiny amount of cryptocurrency to get a burner SMS text number just for this purpose, including tips on which ones to use for which service:

https://simplifiedprivacy.com/best-temporary-burner-sms-verification-services/

Note: There are no affiliate links. This is a neutral third party article.

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      1 year ago

      I finally blocked OP’s account. It doesn’t seem very trustworthy, and I get the impression they’re using Lemmy as an advertising platform. I’ve had my fill of sockpuppet accounts back in my reddit era