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If the product is really so good that you're willing to let the vendor abuse and defraud you then just treat it as a cost of doing business and move on. Personally I wouldn't tolerate that, but I guess it's a matter of priorities.

Until they do start doing identity verification, I think you're good. Frankly, don't be a coward. If you're getting treated like this, why would you even want to use their services in the future?

> why would you even want to use their services in the future?

Uhhh my base case is you will be forced to or just be forgotten, not unlike not having a cell phone or a bank account.

Did you get the API credit? Maybe it's a wash?

I did get the API credit, but it was "only" $100 so I'm still ~$80 shy.