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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 2:03 pm
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Originally Posted by vincentharris
People here really have a "who cares about SSN flying around" type of attitude, which is surprising....

I for one do and do not give it out unless I HAVE to (work, banks, credit cards, loans, etc)

I also setup a business tax id under my SSN years ago for things like eBay/paypal when they mandated you give them your SSN and I in no way trust them.

I equate DL asking for it for a companion pass to doctors offices asking for it. Neither need the SSN to do the job, and they should allow alternatives (drivers license number, passport number, etc.) Most people know not to give their doctors your SSN, why would you give it to a company you have no affiliation with?
AFAIK, you can use another type of ID instead of an SSN. A passport or driver license number should suffice for pass travel.
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