Flybuys/Coles is Requesting Mobile Number

tooblue on 10/05/2020 - 16:33
Last edited 10/05/2020 - 18:42

Just noticed Flybuys is requesting valid mobile number otherwise you are not able to login let alone redeem points. I myself is reluctant to do so but I still have tens of thousands point waiting to be redeemed. What's your opinion on this? I would probably cancel my account if I didn't have that much points.

Let’s start by confirming your mobile number
Confirm your mobile number below. We will send you a verification code for a secure log in process and to verify your identity when you contact us.

https://migration.flybuys.com.au/intro

Poll Options

  • 57
    I'd happily provide my phone number
  • 6
    I'd close my Flybuys account
  • 2
    I don't have Flybuys account at all
  • 4
    I will shop at other stores instead
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Comments

  • kerfuffle on 10/05/2020 - 16:51
    +1

    Easier than typing in my 16 digit flybuys number to log in. Doesn't Woolies Rewards do the same thing? Half the time when I log into my dad's account, it sends a verification code to his mobile number

    • skid on 10/05/2020 - 16:55

      It's 2FA so you have to type your flybuys number, password as well as a verification code that they send to your mobile every single time you log in.

      • kerfuffle on 10/05/2020 - 17:02

        I thought the point of providing your mobile number was so you could use your mobile number/e-mail to log in rather than your flybuys number. Boo at that rate!

  • vinni9284 on 10/05/2020 - 16:57

    That is a dead link. Please update.
    Your number will be used to verify and also receive 24/7 marketing calls :P

  • bohn on 10/05/2020 - 17:14

    What if you don't have a mobile?

    • kerfuffle on 10/05/2020 - 17:17
      +3

      Could use The Rejection Line but it looks like the code is also censored going by that one from PayPal

      • bohn on 10/05/2020 - 17:20
        +1

        Bit annoying, I manage multiple flybuys account in our household. Not sure if it will let me set them all to the same #.
        Also not sure I can really trust flybuys. Prob start getting spam if I use a legit number.

  • penguincat on 10/05/2020 - 17:20

    I supplied my number reluctantly and it's never asked me for a SMS code to login since. So I don't think it's for 2FA.

    The issue I have the login page continuously wants facebook access. The firefox facebook container goes nuts any time I type anything or click the login box. Which doesn't allow me to login when I say no.
    I have to type the login stuff out in notepad and copy and paste and tap enter twice on the keyboard. lol :S

    • bohn on 10/05/2020 - 17:22

      try a new browser?
      does it ask again?
      if they only ever ask once, I can use some random Catch sim that I won't be using again haha. Although I may end up being stuck in the future.

      The issue I have the login page continuously wants facebook access

      Don't like this.

      • penguincat on 10/05/2020 - 21:50

        A different browser seems to confuse it. I get the login screen completely fine. Next page my.flybuys.com.au/dashboard but it's completely blank. Seemed to log me in but decided to go nope no access for you! I guess that is a pretty decent security feature. :p

  • Bourb on 10/05/2020 - 17:56
    +7

    Flybuys and Woolies Rewards both have my phone number, I have never been spammed by either of them.

  • Tems on 10/05/2020 - 17:58
    +3

    I just redeemed via app… App is still working without a phone no.

  • Riahlegab on 10/05/2020 - 19:02
    +4

    Is it to weed out all the fake/multiple accounts? Can't say I blame Flybuys after joining the loyalty card pages on social media, so many people making multiple accounts in non-existent names, pets names etc so they can be greedy with claiming multiple offers and freebies.
    I can understand having a card in partner's name & then selecting the best offer, or even both offers if it's a low 4 week spend for 10000 points etc, but not juggling many multiple fake accounts.

    • Neoika on 10/05/2020 - 21:51

      I doubt flybuys will be strict on it. Many other websites allow one phone number linked to up to 5 accounts.

      • SnoozeAndLose on 11/05/2020 - 09:53
        +1

        I think it is ok for now but later they will tighten it up. On the other hand, if they tighten this, they will lost millions of members so it won't looks good on their book

  • vikvance on 11/05/2020 - 11:09
    +1

    It's not too hard to get multiple burner phone numbers for situations where you don't want to give your real phone number. (I have 4 burner numbers.)

    A $5 Aldi Mobile Sim has 365 day expiry & included $5 credit, and you don't need to put in any additional top-up when activating.

    • vikvance on 11/05/2020 - 12:37
      +1

      Edit: To avoid having to insert the sim every time you want to login to the account, you can use an app like Multi Parallel to create clones of the Flybuys/Woolies Rewards app.

      • bohn on 13/05/2020 - 12:23

        you can use an app like Multi Parallel to create clones of the Flybuys/Woolies Rewards app

        hmm, had never heard of that app. will check it out.

        • Neoika on 13/05/2020 - 12:56

          Xiao Mi phones come dual apps function.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/04/2021 - 20:56

      Burner SIMs are no good without burner phones otherwise all your numbers can be linked.

  • [Deactivated] on 07/04/2021 - 20:54
    +2

    I keep writing to Flybuys complaining. There is absolutely no reason to collect mobile phone numbers except to spam and leak the number like Facebook.

    The fact they are locking existing customers out of their accounts until they provide a mobile number is dreadful.

    SMS authentication is simply the very worst form of 2 factor authentication. It cannot be used if you're outside local coverage even if you have Internet. It should never be offered as the sole means of verifying a login.

    • Yola on 10/04/2021 - 13:37

      Yes, Woolies is much better, at least they give you the option of using an email address. I think they just want to limit the number of accounts people can set up.

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