..I do not give my SS as an "identifier"
Yes-- Stolen ID's-- are becoming a bigger and bigger problem-- SS#'s are not supposed to be used for id purposes-- but my college used it as my ID#, and some HMO's do the same--and lots of people who have no need for them ask for them.
Once i had to go into US state dept. office (US Mission to UN) and they wanted my SS# to run a "security check" -- i asked for head of security department-- and told him SS# can not be used for this purpose-- he rolled his eyes, and gave me a weary look- and said--Ok, you pass your civics test--your right-- but i have a job to do..
Police demand to see SS card when you are arrested-- and enter number into court records! Public documents! and since Birth certificates are also public-- bingo-- with some effort-- some one could look up birth records- get "mother's Maiden name"- the other "key" with social securty# to your fiscal identity!-- I am normally not too paranoid-- but somethings make me crazy!
No WOW, you're not alone!
