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ChargebackJoe · 07-07-2006, 07:09 AM

I heard Webair makes you send them a scan of your ID and Driver's License even for a $9.95 virtual plan but only tell you about it after ( couple days later) you signed up, payed and everything. Is that true?

Jace · 07-07-2006, 07:10 AM

I used them a while ago and never had to do that

fallenmuffin · 07-07-2006, 07:10 AM

They require a scan or photo of your ID either faxed or emailed to them. However your account isn't activted unless you do it so you can't really do anything until it's done.

Not a big deal. Webair is well worth 5 mins of hasle.

seeric · 07-07-2006, 07:17 AM

why do you think that is?

Hmmmmmn.

</sarcasm>

Violetta · 07-07-2006, 07:19 AM

Just do it. Webair is totally worth it!

Pete-KT · 07-07-2006, 07:26 AM

they require it when your name is Flagged. Ive been with them for 3 years and never had to Send an ID

CamsLord · 07-07-2006, 07:28 AM

dreamhost doesnt require all of that

d00t · 07-07-2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete-KT

they require it when your name is Flagged. Ive been with them for 3 years and never had to Send an ID

they require it for all "unknowns" (ie not a big playah like PeteKT)

Most hosts require this info these days - along with service agreement contracts.

If you're doing legit biz, why worry?

BlackCrayon · 07-07-2006, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by d00t

they require it for all "unknowns" (ie not a big playah like PeteKT)

Most hosts require this info these days - along with service agreement contracts.

If you're doing legit biz, why worry?

because that info often falls into the wrong hands. if visa can't even keep their shit straight how the hell is some hosting company going to?

ServerGenius · 07-07-2006, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

because that info often falls into the wrong hands. if visa can't even keep their shit straight how the hell is some hosting company going to?

I'd worry more about your goverment having that info than a webhosting company......

d00t · 07-07-2006, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

because that info often falls into the wrong hands. if visa can't even keep their shit straight how the hell is some hosting company going to?

Ask your provider to sign a non-diclosure/full liability contract as well if you're worried - that way you can go after their ass should they play silly buggers.

And you'd be pretty fucking stupid to not have a card that wasnt 0% liability for unauthorized charges anyway.

Sure it's a pain but it's the cost of doing genuine business these days unfortunately.

+ Also, if you're THAT paranoid, fly into their office and show your ID + CC, pay a month in cash and I'm sure they'll let you in no probs.

STILL not convinced? pay via paypal, check, wire, bank transfer, goats blood, vaginal juice - whatever they take.

You have options!

Antonio · 07-07-2006, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by d00t

they require it for all "unknowns" (ie not a big playah like PeteKT)

Most hosts require this info these days - along with service agreement contracts.

If you're doing legit biz, why worry?

I wouldn't mind giving a host my copy of my ID and drivers' licence if they give me theirs, I mean what's next? asking for your CC details for just in case???

jimthefiend · 07-07-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete-KT

they require it when your name is Flagged. Ive been with them for 3 years and never had to Send an ID

Been with them 4 or 5, I forget. I've never had to do that either.

BlackCrayon · 07-07-2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ServerGenius

I'd worry more about your goverment having that info than a webhosting company......

really? well typically the government wouldn't use my info for fraud purposes that could get me into trouble. if i am doing nothing wrong my information is useless to the government but still very useful to theives.

BlackCrayon · 07-07-2006, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d00t

Ask your provider to sign a non-diclosure/full liability contract as well if you're worried - that way you can go after their ass should they play silly buggers.

And you'd be pretty fucking stupid to not have a card that wasnt 0% liability for unauthorized charges anyway.

Sure it's a pain but it's the cost of doing genuine business these days unfortunately.

+ Also, if you're THAT paranoid, fly into their office and show your ID + CC, pay a month in cash and I'm sure they'll let you in no probs.

STILL not convinced? pay via paypal, check, wire, bank transfer, goats blood, vaginal juice - whatever they take.

You have options!

oh, i know there are options. most offer paypal or epass as an alternative. and im not even worried about the credit card. its having my drivers license number that worries me. you can do a lot of bad stuff with that. the biggest peeve tho is that i have to do so much to prove who i am but they do nothing to prove who they are. sure they provide you with a server but what good will that do when someone uses your info illegally or they shut down the server and disappear. also, the contract thing is useless if you have servers with say 5-10 different places. who can you place the blame on if someone happens..all of them? and theives can just send fake ID's anyhow...

ServerGenius · 07-07-2006, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

really? well typically the government wouldn't use my info for fraud purposes that could get me into trouble. if i am doing nothing wrong my information is useless to the government but still very useful to theives.

well i can tell you why companies would require to do this.

You have kids that sign up for stuff pay the first time then don't pay again
wait till their account gets closed.......repeat

If they don't know who you are they're not able to stop you

BlackCrayon · 07-07-2006, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ServerGenius

well i can tell you why companies would require to do this.

You have kids that sign up for stuff pay the first time then don't pay again
wait till their account gets closed.......repeat

If they don't know who you are they're not able to stop you

huh? you can blacklist their credit card/name and shut down the server the day after payment fails to come through.

Rolo · 07-07-2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ChargebackJoe

I heard Webair makes you send them a scan of your ID and Driver's License even for a $9.95 virtual plan but only tell you about it after ( couple days later) you signed up, payed and everything. Is that true?

Your nick is "Chargeback Joe", and you are worried about webair wanting some more info on you

xclusive · 07-07-2006, 08:01 AM

it's not a big deal, They are a trusted company.

ServerGenius · 07-07-2006, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

huh? you can blacklist their credit card/name and shut down the server the day after payment fails to come through.

No you can't really, coz people pay using different payment methods, there's
a lot of reasons why payments isn't always on the same day, weekends, holidays, banks and some people DO forget to pay an invoice if they know
who you are that's not a problem...

Wizzo · 07-07-2006, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolo

Your nick is "Chargeback Joe", and you are worried about webair wanting some more info on you

lol...My thoughts exactly....Webair is good peeps!

Sarah_Jayne · 07-07-2006, 08:05 AM

Good. I am with them and I am glad they actually care who is hosting with them.

gooddomains · 07-07-2006, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ServerGenius

I'd worry more about your goverment having that info than a webhosting company......

That is so true

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Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	I used them a while ago and never had to do that

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fallenmuffin Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,170	They require a scan or photo of your ID either faxed or emailed to them. However your account isn't activted unless you do it so you can't really do anything until it's done. Not a big deal. Webair is well worth 5 mins of hasle.

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seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	why do you think that is? Hmmmmmn. </sarcasm>

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Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	they require it when your name is Flagged. Ive been with them for 3 years and never had to Send an ID

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Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Good. I am with them and I am glad they actually care who is hosting with them.