Do I use my real name? Business name? Is EVERYTHING anonymous?

[RantinRave]

I thought this would be answered, but I searched the forums and can't find anything (Maybe it's because the answer is so obvious). If all this is covered please don't troll - Just give me the link! lol

Seems like a silly question, but how much of this stuff is fake? For example,

1. I go to register the site - My real name and/or business?
2. I go to apply to be an affiliate - Real name?
3. Email/Phone# - Are these anonymous or am I giving them the legit ones I actually used.

--

- If I register Fiver accounts - Anonymous (Name and payment?)

Reason I ask:
I went to sign up for the first affiliate site just to get my feet wet. And the first thing I saw .. 'payment' and they had some weird payment type and 'check'. If I get a check it NEEDS to be my real name! I actually have no probably with some of this being in my real name until I ultimately get banned - Worried that legal action will be taken!

If all of the above is true - I'm getting EVERYTHING IS DONE ANONYMOUSLY? Should I just use Tor, anonymous proxy list, or a reputable VPN?

I think I might be focusing on the small stuff, but once I get this knocked out I have a niche I would REALLY like to exploit.

 

[MrDetails]

Anything sending you money = Real Info (unless you REALLY know what you're doing)
Site registration = Can be fake, but you should be using private whois anyway

If you're signing up for affiliate sites, don't be giving them a fake phone number. They're going to want to call you and talk to you before approving your account.

 

[RantinRave]

Seems risky giving away all that information. Makes sense to hide the whois information (even though that can be obtained if a person REALLY wanted to). As for the phone number ..

I'm assuming you guys use a Skype number or a GVoice number that redirects to your phone?

 

[muxmkt]

use real info on affiliate networks, and use whois on domains.

 

[Superzoom]

As MrDetails said with everything that sends you money I would register with real name it's very common (especially with CPA companies) that they request your ID scan before they send you any money

 

[MrDetails]

Seems risky giving away all that information. Makes sense to hide the whois information (even though that can be obtained if a person REALLY wanted to). As for the phone number ..

I'm assuming you guys use a Skype number or a GVoice number that redirects to your phone?

It's no riskier than giving the bank your information. What are you, a convicted felon or something? What do you have to hide if people find out who you are?

Also no, the majority of reputable companies won't accept any VOIP numbers.