Originally Posted by TeresaA (Post 2361393)

Is he retired military? I still give my SSN over the phone when making an appointment

Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers (Post 2361353)

...allowing 2 billion social security numbers to be breached isn't exacly responsible (a little published headline). ...

Originally Posted by bsouthworth47@yahoo.com (Post 2361509)

[How about going over to their house and talk with them instead of coming on here. Maybe they don't realize that they are so loud all the neighbors can hear them.

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2361256)

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.

Originally Posted by TeresaA (Post 2361393)

Is he retired military? I still give my SSN over the phone when making an appointment

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2361564)

Ex military. SSN came later. I had military ID#. I still remember it. No, I won't tell you what it is. And, no to the jokesters who will ask if it begins with 00.

Originally Posted by Sabella (Post 2361338)

It seems that courtesy is something that does not exist anymore. Too many people in the villages think they’re the only person here and have no consideration of courtesy for other people.

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2361362)

Medical facilities (doctors, dentist, testing facilities) when you make a new appointment. I always decline until I am at facility with written paperwork. But many don’t.
The only facility that does not require full SS# is “VA” facilities, and then is only “Last Four”.

Most commonly you will hear in TV more CC# blurted out while in public talking on a phone. Maybe it’s a certain older age group, that doesn’t think it could be a problem. Then at that age group is also ripe for the phone scam “your grand______ is in jail send money” or you just won $100,000 send gift cards to claim.

This post was just a heads up on even though TV feels safe, one really needs to keep up their guard, even in your own lanai.

Originally Posted by Pennyt (Post 2361420)

We have trees and shrubs all around our patio. Yet I can hear the guy one house down from us burp or pass gas. If you are having a conversation on your lanai you are being heard by anyone with normal hearing. The conversation doesn't have to be loud. I say nothing I wouldn't be ok to share with the world when I'm on my lanai. I had a sound expert tell me that if water can come through a barrier so can sound so landscaping doesn't stop sound; it's more of a psychological barrier. Be aware what you say when outside or in public places.

Originally Posted by 1golfergal (Post 2361728)

I either write N/A on the form or use 123-45-6789. It is none of their business and they do NOT need it. The only people who need a SS are creditors or the IRS... PERIOD!!!!!