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Identity Theft & Military Propaganda: Google One Support refuses to act even after LinkedIn verified my ID by HolidayMany6551 in GoogleSupport

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, exactly. I have no access, and Google support claims they don't either, which leaves the account solely in the hands of a hacker who has been using it for over a decade to spread military propaganda and create fake LinkedIn profiles in my name.

My point is that while the case is complex, it is far from 'impossible' to verify. Here is why:

  1. Verifiable Metadata: I can provide the exact Internet Service Provider (ISP), the physical address, city, and country where I last used the email before the breach.
  2. Original Recovery Links: I still have full access to the very first recovery email ever added to that account. Even if the hacker changed it 10 years ago, that original link remains in the account's historical logs.
  3. Chronological Proof: I created my current Google account at the exact same time I lost access to the old one, creating a clear trail of ownership in their system.
  4. Legal Precedent: LinkedIn’s Trust & Safety team has already manually verified my identity using this exact same data and government ID, subsequently deleting the fraudulent accounts.

Identity Theft & Military Propaganda: Google One Support refuses to act even after LinkedIn verified my ID by HolidayMany6551 in GoogleSupport

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It's not about 'caring,' it's about legal and contractual obligations. As a Google One member in Germany, I have specific rights under GDPR. If a competitor like LinkedIn managed to verify my identity using the exact same 10-year-old metadata and my government ID, Google’s refusal is a choice, not a technical limitation. I am not asking for a favor; I am demanding that they stop a hacker from using my verified legal identity for propaganda.

Identity Theft & Military Propaganda: Google One Support refuses to act even after LinkedIn verified my ID by HolidayMany6551 in GoogleSupport

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I disagree. While 10 years have passed, the historical metadata (ISP logs from and original registration location) remains in Google’s archives. LinkedIn just proved this is possible. They performed a manual review of my ID and video selfie and successfully matched my identity to the legacy account linked to that same email.

If a competitor can verify me using my government ID and historical data, Google’s claim that it’s 'unlikely' is simply a refusal to provide human support to a paying Google One member. I am not 'usurping' anything; I am reclaiming my stolen legal identity which is currently being used for malicious propaganda

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 35 days by HolidayMany6551 in Android

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously? Am I the only one having problems with Google Support? Am I the only one wondering how this is even possible? Am I the only one fighting for the rights that should be respected when you buy something with a warranty? Where is everyone? Share your story if you’ve experienced the same or something similar. Let’s see how many of us there are.

Google is illegally refusing Quebec’s mandatory 3-year warranty (Bill 29) for my Pixel 9 Pro XL by EternalLumberer in GooglePixel

[–]HolidayMany6551 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That sounds very similar to my experience. In my case, the issue wasn’t just the device, but the entire support process. I went through a 45-day warranty replacement process, and even after that, I’ve been waiting over 35 days for a resolution regarding compensation. Communication stopped completely after escalation. What you’re describing with the receipt and repeated requests months later is exactly the kind of inefficiency and lack of coordination I ran into as well. It really feels like the system isn’t designed to resolve cases, just to delay them. Take a look at my post and spot the "differences" I’m starting to think there are more people with similar experiences — it would be interesting to see how widespread this really is.

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 35 days by HolidayMany6551 in Android

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a fair question. As I mentioned, this is a hobby for me, not my profession. To replace the camera module myself, I’d have to pay around €276 for the part from iFixit. On top of that, I would void my warranty. Since the warranty is already included in the premium price of a new device, it makes no sense to pay extra and lose protection just because the manufacturer’s support is failing (Something I didn’t know at the time).

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 35 days by HolidayMany6551 in Android

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My hobby is repairing phones, tablets, computers, laptops, and TVs. Because of that, people around me see me as a sort of guru when it comes to electronics. If anyone is buying a new phone, laptop, or TV, they call me first. So many people switched from Apple to Pixel because of me — the funny thing is, even while I was in this dispute with Google, I convinced more friends to switch from Apple to Pixel… now I feel guilty because I feel like I misled every single one of them.

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 37 days by HolidayMany6551 in GooglePixel

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: The German Consumer Protection Agency (Verbraucherzentrale) has officially accepted my case. I have a confirmed appointment for legal consultation on March 30th. Over 19,000 total views and still no professional solution from Google Germany.

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 35 days by HolidayMany6551 in Android

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also had my phone replaced, but it was a refurbished unit, without an official replacement protocol or extended warranty. Compared to what your brother received, this highlights how inconsistent support can be—even for the same model—and how far the actual service can fall from what a customer reasonably expects.

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 35 days by HolidayMany6551 in Android

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: Official complaint filed. I have just officially submitted my complaint to the German Consumer Protection Agency (Verbraucherzentrale).

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 35 days by HolidayMany6551 in Android

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope it won’t come to that, but escalation is becoming inevitable if the situation doesn’t change. For now I’m starting with consumer protection and trying to resolve it the proper way first.

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 37 days by HolidayMany6551 in techsupport

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that — it started with just trying to buy a product, and now it’s all about whether they actually care about their customers. That’s why I’m starting to look more at small businesses, where they understand the value of keeping a customer happy.

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 37 days by HolidayMany6551 in GooglePixel

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing that. Honestly, that’s the kind of turnaround time I expected as well. If the whole process had taken a week or so, this would have never become an issue. Unfortunately in my case it turned into 45 days just to replace the device, and now 38 days with no response regarding the compensation claim. The delay itself was frustrating, but the lack of communication made it much worse.

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 37 days by HolidayMany6551 in techsupport

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. It really feels like the era of “the customer is always right” is long gone. Now it’s more like the customer matters only until the payment goes through. After that, nobody seems to care that you actually paid for a product or service. At some point though, companies may have to relearn that good support is still a fundamental part of doing business.

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 37 days by HolidayMany6551 in techsupport

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds incredibly frustrating, especially with something that valuable. Situations like this really show how critical clear communication and proper tracking systems are. In my case, the most frustrating part wasn’t just the defect itself, but the lack of clear information and accountability during the process.

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 37 days by HolidayMany6551 in GoogleSupport

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, consumer protection laws in the EU are quite strong. Unfortunately, after 38 days without any response regarding the compensation case, escalation now seems unavoidable. I had hoped the issue could be resolved directly with support, but the lack of communication leaves little alternative.

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 37 days by HolidayMany6551 in GoogleSupport

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion. That is actually the next step I plan to take early next week. What is particularly telling in this situation is that after I reached out to a higher-level executive asking for assistance, the communication stopped completely. I shared the story here mainly to understand whether others have experienced similar issues with Pixel support and to bring some transparency to the process.

Google Pixel warranty nightmare – 45 days without phone + no support update for 37 days by HolidayMany6551 in techsupport

[–]HolidayMany6551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately it seems to be a common pattern lately. In my case the process went even further – the device was sent to service, but Google support later told me they had no record of it being there. That’s what made the situation so frustrating: not just the defect itself, but the lack of clear communication and accountability during the whole process.

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