VPN is set to the country of the site/app.
If it’s only local, doesn’t it make sense to block people from out of the area to prevent all the common scams?
It’s probably nothing to do with using a VPN, you just need to connect from a local server (if available).
LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 7 months ago
I don’t see this as infuriating. It’s making sure you’re actually local. It’s location based. If you’re hiding your location they can’t verify that. It’s like complaining that Google Maps asks for location data on your phone.
Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 7 months ago
Sounds like a design flaw. If you can’t manually set a location, then the app is broken. I turn off and deny location requests for apps and websites, as most people should, because it’s often a massive privacy risk.
LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 7 months ago
But then that opens the door to anyone creating fake local ads by manually entering a fake location. If you do t want to share your location shared on a location based website maybe you’re in the wrong place. My two cents.
fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Also a lot of dip shit scammers probably tried using the VPN before you so they’re banned now.