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by hihungryimdad 1705 days ago
Recently my facebook was locked for "Suspicious activity". The only reset option was to reset by email, but I no longer had access to that email account (this is my failure, I knew I didn't, but never updated).

After a few days of trying filling out all sorts of weird forms on facebook that went most likely no where I came across an older reddit thread that says to try and go through Oculus.

Filled out a trouble ticket saying that when I tried to link my Oculus account with facebook that facebook had appeared to lock my account due to "Suspicious activity". They asked for my facebook information and for a picture of my Oculus' serial number or proof that it had been purchased and being shipped. Whoops, didn't have either. My friend on the other hand had a few and was gracious enough to send me his serial number, that did the trick.

Oculus said someone from facebook would be in contact within a week. That still hasn't happened (Been 6 weeks now). BUT, after approximately 3 days my account recovery options changed and I could choose 5 of my friends to unlock my account. Viola, I was in.

Not sure if it was spamming some of the "unused" forms or going through Oculus. But if you are desperate a friend with an Oculus might just save you.