I don't give out my SS# either. When I get asked for it, I tell them they have to tell me why they're asking and how they're going to use it. Boy do they get flustered with that response! Big one is at the doctor's office; they say it's for the insurance, and I tell them my insurance doesn't use my SS# and give them the insurance info. I've had a couple of people insist, so I've had to tell them I'm reporting them and they should update their policies. That shuts 'em up. Of course, I'm not sure who I'd report them to, but I'd find somebody!
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