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osamanobama on 01 May 2011
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thismeintiel said:
Kasz216 said:

I got that from... security experts in the field.  Also from people I know who in fact have gotten credit in other peoples name.

So... direct expierence and expert testimony.

Banks actually aren't required to get your SS# for example.

http://dailypaul.com/106790/opening-a-bank-account-without-an-social-security-number

 

There is plenty you can pull.  Heck my friend didn't need anything but a Name and an adress to get a credit card in his dad's name.

Then that was that bank's fault if that ever even happened.  And there are certain circumstances where the bank is required to obtain your SSN.  http://cpsr.org/issues/privacy/ssn-private/

Under Banks: "Banks and various others are required by the IRS to report the SSNs of account holders to whom they pay interest. If you don't tell them your number you will probably either be refused an account or be charged a penalty such as withholding of taxes on your interest."

Also, I find it funny how on that "expert's" website, there is a disclaimer that reads "Disclaimer: I am not an attorney or a professional financial advisor. Information you obtain from this website should not be considered as legal or financial planning advice. You should consult with a consumer attorney for legal advice and an accountant for individualized financial planning."  And nowhere on her site does it say that she went to business or law school to become this "expert", it is all only from personal experience.

Finally, if what you suggest is even true, getting a credit card with only your name and address, than I got some work to do cause I'm going to go in the phone book and start up hundreds of thousands of accounts.

thats what i was thinking. but why waste time in the phone book. yp.com is so much easier.

hell, why are people angry that their name and address were stolen. if thats all you need to get a CC. if thats all they need, you should be overwelmed with joy, every week you dont have a new CC in your name