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The problem isn't with the concept of SSNs. The problem is that everyone and their uncle asks you to disclose them yet we still have the delusional idea that th
by TheCoelacanth 10y ago
The problem isn't with the concept of SSNs. The problem is that everyone and their uncle asks you to disclose them yet we still have the delusional idea that they are secret.
- toufka 10y agoThough everyone and their uncle asks you to disclose SSNs, you don't actually have to. Tell AT&T that it's none of their business, tell your university, 'no thanks', etc. Though everyone asks, the only people you should tell are your bank, your employer, and the IRS.
- redblacktree 10y agoQuite right. Most will accept a driver's license number in lieu of SSN.
- mkhalil 10y agoThis doesn't really work in practice. Have you ever applied for a credit card without a social? Sure, they can't require you to provide it, but the odds for getting approved without it are virtually nil.