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Can a Company Demand My Social Security Number?
It's legal, and some will deny you service if you refuse

AARP BULLETIN

An excerpt:

The bottom line: You should ask most companies requesting your SSN why it's needed, how it will be used and the consequences if you decline.

If you do decide to provide the number, it's a good idea to request that the company not use it as an identifier for you in their files, but substitute something less sensitive, such as your driver's license number.

But there are certain times when you do have to give your number. They include when you:

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