Startig to sound like the OP is "Dodgy" after all
Yeah, Dodgy Dave they call me!
As far as secondary verification goes, quoth the WeChat:
"Unusual activity was detected on your account. You need another WeChat user to "Help Friend Log In" to verify your identity and unblock your account. Fill out the user's information below to invite them to help. The user doesn't have to be your WeChat friend, but must meet the following requirements::
Signed up for WeChat over 6 months ago and the account can be used normally
Hasn't exceeded the "Help Friend Log In" limit (1x/month, 2x/6 months, 3x/year)"
Now, this is a new phone number to me, and is the first time I am trying to register with it. But wechat says it was due to "unusual registration... such as registering many accounts at once, or using unofficial software" Neither of which are true.
So, aside from my morally dodgy behaviour, which let's be honest, everyone here is guilty of to a greater or lessor extent, I can see no reason why it would want me to do this secondary verification.
Any help that could be offered would be greatly appreciated.