N needtoknow12 Registered User Messages 4 1 Sep 2013 #1 Why do google and yahoo keep trying to get your mobile number when you open an e mail account??? I don't like giving my number yet you have to give one in some instances????
Why do google and yahoo keep trying to get your mobile number when you open an e mail account??? I don't like giving my number yet you have to give one in some instances????
J jdwex Registered User Messages 467 1 Sep 2013 #2 If you forget your password it can be used as part of a password reset process!
S so-crates Registered User Messages 1,872 1 Sep 2013 #3 Primarily it is a security feature, if your account is compromised it is an alternate contact path, similar to why they ask for a backup email address
Primarily it is a security feature, if your account is compromised it is an alternate contact path, similar to why they ask for a backup email address