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From: rtf@ihuxw.UUCP (sparrow)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: social security numbers
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Date: Thu, 3-May-84 09:23:09 EDT
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Posted: Thu May  3 09:23:09 1984
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At the risk of asking a stupid question here goes:

Why is everyone so reluctant to provide their SSN on
applications for credit cards, mortgages, savings accounts etc.?
I recall one person saying something about invasion of
privacy.  I don't see how this is the case.  Would someone
please explain this controversial subject?

					sparrow