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Fri, Mar 9, 12 at 13:55
| Just out of curiosity I thought I would try one of those
insurance companies that I constantly see advertised on TV. All I wanted to do is get a quote and see how it compares to my current provider. I won't switch. I am just wondering. I went to the insurance company website. To get a quote the site (Progressive.com) wants my social security number. Is it safe to give it to them? Thanks. Pooh Bear |
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| I wouldn't give them mine. I won't give it to anyone if I can't see a valid reason for them needing it. I don't see why they would need it for an insurance quote. |
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| PB, Not me. I only provide my SSN on-line for the SSA and my free credit reports. I access one of them through the FTC website every four months. Other than that...........nope. Call them. If they want your business they will interview you on the telephone. DA |
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- Posted by poohbear2767 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 9, 12 at 14:21
| They claim it's for a credit check. I'm not giving it to them. Thanks. Pooh Bear |
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- Posted by ravencajun (My Page) on Fri, Mar 9, 12 at 14:25
| NO never would I give any one my SSnumber like that. I would have to do some serious investigations before I ever gave any one my SSnumber |
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| Bank teller ask me for ss number.. I said thats supposed to be a secret, so I purposely forgot my ss number many years ago. The girls there all giggled that I had forgotten it. & that was it. Po problem. I had progressive insurance. It was good but to get the best price you really need an agent quote I think. They seem to know the right Q&A's so the make the sale. |
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| They can run a credit check without a SS#. Sheesh. |
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- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Sat, Mar 10, 12 at 7:23
| It's pretty common for insurance companies to run a credit check, that's what they want your social security number. |
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