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Old 08-14-2023, 07:40 AM
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The bill for my Xfinity package for TV, internet, and landline phone has become obscene. After doing a little homework I decided to try the T-Mobile 5G internet. Went to their store in Burnsed and signed up. They had my information except for payment method. Early in making out paperwork they asked for last 4 of my social security number which I gave them. He brought out the equipment and then asked for the first 5 numbers of my Social Security number. I told him I didn't give that to anyone unless they were hiring me. I was told I could not sign up for their service without giving them the entire number. We said goodbye at that point. Am I to believe customers in The Villages turned over that information to do business with T-Mobile? If so I understand why scammers like us.
Xfinity requires it also in order to run a credit check before giving you equipment. If you check, I suspect you will find they already have yours. If you call them for services of some sort they ask you for either your account number or social security number in addition to your phone number for the account.