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Social Security Numbers

Social security numbers were not intended to be used for identification purposes, yet everywhere we go we are asked/required to provide it.

It isn't just colleges and universities but hospitals, doctors' offices, public libraries, tax assessors, et al.

The abuse of the Social Security number has to stop; the question is how to provide a universally accepted means of identification that will be secure from outside intrusion.

In my field, I know what can be done with a Social Security number and a date of birth, and it is truly frightening.

Posted by: taxslave   Posted on: 05/12/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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