> they've been training users to fall for re-register > [> #> scams](https://infosec.exchange/tags/scams )> by constantly prompting users to re-enter your > [> #> PIN](https://infosec.exchange/tags/PIN )> (and the PIN is only necessary because phone numbers are used for sign-up).
No, the PIN is required to reacquire the account if you lose all connected devices. If they used any other unique identifier as the account handle, the PINs would still be required.