[PugMom]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Or perhaps your IRS retired neighbor has access to the new neighbors info via his previous occupation. How many hours did he have to listen to get a full SS or credit card # ? Then he wrote the info down on a piece of paper and handed it to them. I cannot recall the last time someone asked me for the full #'s VS the last 4 digits over the phone. Story doesn't pass the smell test for me.

it's medical appts. if you ever have to see a new doctor, or specialist, the officer frequently asks for full #

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Sadly we have many who are hard of hearing in TV. We just had 3 new neighbors moved in two of which spend hours, yelling into their phone.

This week our neighbor 4 houses down, who is retired IRS, mentioned how clear he could hear their conversations. We have ponds, and prairie behind houses, so sounds really can travel. Today he made a visit welcoming the two new neighbors.

Then politely gave each of them a paper with their social security numbers, and credit card numbers. They were shocked, their voices carried so far, and clearly that anyone could have written down their personal info during phone calls, they made in their lanai.

Fair warning, be careful while outside when giving out your info during a phone call, someone may not be so honest.

Sounds like the problem is solved. Far as privacy, it was lost years ago. Imagine you know he is a retired IRS agent. We all know the IRS is your friend-don't we?

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by PugMom

it's medical appts. if you ever have to see a new doctor, or specialist, the officer frequently asks for full #

Perhaps why ID theft is so common. A doctor's office for example how many people have access to your personal information. Likely 100's

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

In addition, I find that those with the loudest, most annoying and most shrill voices live right next to a teeing ground when I'm hitting.

Ear plugs? 🙉

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by karostay

Goes with barking dogs
And neighbors who smoke cigars

I feel your pain!

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by PugMom

it's medical appts. if you ever have to see a new doctor, or specialist, the officer frequently asks for full #

Are they also asking for a full credit card # on the same call - if so and you provide it you deserve to get scammed ! Identity theft handed to the thieves on a silver platter. What is the real purpose of the thread ? To protect the hard of hearing or to stop annoying noise level in a community that is designed with houses that are at arms length to each other. I suspect the latter. I believe quiet hours are between 10 pm and dawn.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by PugMom

it's medical appts. if you ever have to see a new doctor, or specialist, the officer frequently asks for full #

If they do, you can easily give it to them, in writing, upon arrival @ your appointment.

I have NEVER been asked for my SS# when making a Dr's appointment...

But I am old enough to remember when your college ID# was your SS#, and they posted your exam results on a public board, using your SS#...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by DAVES

Perhaps why ID theft is so common. A doctor's office for example how many people have access to your personal information. Likely 100's

100's???

My office has 3, including me...