Ask HN: New FB account insta-banned, no appeal; why? help?

2 jen729w 5 9/10/2025, 11:52:06 PM

I just created an account on the Facebook using the address fb@johnnydec!mal.com (obfuscated here; not there). I'd like to spend some money on advertising. I used my real name and DOB.

The account was instantly banned for 'violating community guidelines'. On the iOS app I could submit my video-face-ID, which I did. An hour later, notice: rejected.

The help articles say that you can appeal this using a button when you log in. This button does not exist.

What the heck? What did I do? Here's what I can think:

1. fb@... email address is suspicious?

2. Is it possible that in the past my real name & DOB has been flagged? I've had various fb accounts on and off since it launched but cancelled my OG account way back in the day.

3. I'm in Thailand? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Can anyone help?

Comments (5)

3np · 7h ago

Meta is obviously Bad these days. I advise not engaging and giving them more money and insight into your life and business.

jen729w · 6h ago

Friend, I know. See above: cancelled any number of accounts over the years.

Alas, I'm trying to run a business. I'd like to reach millions of 'normal people' easily and cheaply. If you know of another way (and I mean literally any other way (that isn't Google)), I'm all ears.

ungreased0675 · 8h ago

Same thing happened to me. I tried to open a business account, instantly banned. I don’t care enough to attempt fixing it.

galaxy_gas · 8h ago

1. Yes, very

3. Most in asia maybe considered low quality IP or relatively high spam volume?

rolph · 8h ago

various FB accounts, could have gotten your device banned.

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Ask HN: New FB account insta-banned, no appeal; why? help?

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