I just created an account on the Facebook using the address fb@johnnydec!mal.com (obfuscated here; not there). I'd like to spend some money on advertising. I used my real name and DOB.

The account was instantly banned for 'violating community guidelines'. On the iOS app I could submit my video-face-ID, which I did. An hour later, notice: rejected.

The help articles say that you can appeal this using a button when you log in. This button does not exist.

What the heck? What did I do? Here's what I can think:

1. fb@... email address is suspicious?

2. Is it possible that in the past my real name & DOB has been flagged? I've had various fb accounts on and off since it launched but cancelled my OG account way back in the day.

3. I'm in Thailand? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Can anyone help?