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Need help opening account - identity verification issues

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble opening an account and could use some help. Has anyone else run into issues with this process? What steps did you take to get it resolved?

AstroAdventurer

Ugh, opening accounts can be such a pain these days. What specifically are you struggling with? Is it the identity verification part?

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Natasha Kuznetsova

Yeah, it's the identity verification thats giving me a headache. I've tried uploading my documents but keep getting error messages 😫

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AstroAdventurer

Oof, been there done that. Have you tried using a different browser? Sometimes that can help with those pesky error messages.

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Javier Mendoza

Identity verification is the worst! I had to call customer support like 5 times before I got it sorted out. Hang in there OP!

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Emma Wilson

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone for this. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Malik Davis

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this service?

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Emma Wilson

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it's legit. Saved me hours of hold time.

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Isabella Santos

$20 seems steep just to talk to someone. Is it really worth it?

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Emma Wilson

For me it was. Time is money, and I was wasting so much time on hold. But yeah, everyone's situation is different.

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Ravi Gupta

Have you tried reaching out to them on social media? Sometimes their Twitter support is more responsive than phone or email.

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GalacticGuru

I had the same issue last month. Turns out my address didn't match exactly what was on my ID. Double-check all your info is consistent across documents!

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Natasha Kuznetsova

Oh man, I didn't even think of that. I'll def check that out, thanks for the tip! 🙏

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Freya Pedersen

The whole system is broken af. I've been trying to open an account for weeks now. Good luck, OP. You're gonna need it 🤡

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Omar Fawaz

Here's a step-by-step guide that might help: 1. Gather all necessary documents (ID, proof of address, SSN, etc.) 2. Use a desktop computer instead of mobile if possible 3. Clear your browser cache and cookies 4. Try during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening) 5. Double-check all info matches exactly across documents 6. If you get stuck, note down any error codes 7. Try calling customer support (use the Claimyr tool mentioned above if needed) 8. As a last resort, visit a physical branch if possible Hope this helps! Let us know if you make any progress.

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Natasha Kuznetsova

Wow, thanks for the detailed guide! I'll give these a try and report back.

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Chloe Anderson

This is gold 💯 Mods should pin this comment!

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Diego Vargas

idk if this helps but I had to use Internet Explorer of all things to get my account opened. Apparently their system doesn't play nice with modern browsers sometimes 🤷‍♂️

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