[kwlug-disc] VPN Traffic

[Raymond Chen]

VPN providers have their nodes in some IP ranges. Not surprised this kind
of data is collected like IP geolocation data.
It sounds a little bit lazy to block access solely by this criteria. Way
too many false positives.

On Sun, Aug 15, 2021 at 09:48 Jon Thiele <jthiele at gmail.com> wrote:

> In the "answering questions for complete strangers.."
> thread, CrankyOldBugger said:  "I see the problem.. I can't get in whilst
> my VPN is active.  If I go on the internet without my VPN, I can get in."
>
> I didn't want to hijack that thread, but I've noticed exactly the same
> issue with an increasing number of sites.   RBC is one of them.  They
> refuse to connect to any page other than their home page if you use a VPN.
>  I phoned them - got to third(!) level technical support and they told me
> that they now block all VPN traffic.  The very technical person at RBC said
> they do this because all scammers and fraud only use VPNs.  I explained to
> them that I use a VPN for increased security and privacy.  She said she
> completely understands and she uses VPNs as well, but this was a high level
> security policy and she didn't see this being changed at all.  I understand
> their position as well.   Moving money around while hiding your true IP
> address may indicate something is not quite right.
>
> So, how do websites know that you are using a VPN?   I currently use the
> free ProtonVPN product.  I was thinking of paying for their upgraded
> service but if I can;'t access sites that I use everyday, there doesn't
> seem to be much sense in doing that...
>
> Anyone using a VPN service without issues?
>
> Jon
>
>
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