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> or sensitive personal info Shouldn't be confused with requiring SSN etc for a background and credit check which is standard now.

• pmiller2 7y ago
  I don’t give my SSN to anyone I haven’t met, unless it’s a legitimate property management or background check site.
  • sokoloff 7y ago
    Are you saying that you’re protected from an SSN phish on an illegitimate site because you’re careful to only enter your SSN on legitimate sites? How do you know they’re legit?
    • jimmaswell 7y ago
      Look around on google a bit to make sure it's a real rental agency and that the website is the same.
    • pmiller2 7y ago
      Same methods described in the article, plus a little googling.
  • jimmaswell 7y ago
    That's what I meant. It wouldn't be normal for a landlord to ask for the information over an email or something.