Businesses Facilitating 'Identity Theft'

wolf · 10-14-2004, 12:47 PM

Because I got an offer from an online vendor for free stuff if I signed up for their branded card, I got one.

Like most cards, you have to call an activation number so that you can use the card.

I had the damnedest thing happen.

I got a LIVE human, instead of the typical recording that would tell me to listen to several special offers while my card was being validated.

The human demanded that I provide my SS#.

I said "no."

"What do you mean, no?"

"I mean no. I don't give it out."

"If you don't give me your ss# I can't activate your card."

"okay then, don't activate it."

I called back at 3am. Automated system.

I didn't even have to listen to a credit protection scheme offer.

Just "Thanks for calling, your card is now activated."

10-14-2004, 12:47 PM	#30
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Because I got an offer from an online vendor for free stuff if I signed up for their branded card, I got one. Like most cards, you have to call an activation number so that you can use the card. I had the damnedest thing happen. I got a LIVE human, instead of the typical recording that would tell me to listen to several special offers while my card was being validated. The human demanded that I provide my SS#. I said "no." "What do you mean, no?" "I mean no. I don't give it out." "If you don't give me your ss# I can't activate your card." "okay then, don't activate it." I called back at 3am. Automated system. I didn't even have to listen to a credit protection scheme offer. Just "Thanks for calling, your card is now activated." __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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