[kwlug-disc] VPN Traffic

[Jon Thiele]

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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