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From: tedm@hpldola.HP.COM (Ted Manahan)
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Subject: Re: On giving out your social security number.
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Date: Wed, 5-Aug-87 17:46:25 EDT
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I also don't give out my SSN except for financial transactions (stock
sale, bank accounts, etc.). I have had problems with people
like the manager you refer to. When I wanted to pay for an oil change
with a check, my SSN was required. It took over 15 minutes to convince
them to take my VISA number instead!

That garage doesn't get my business any more.

Ted Manahan
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