PayPal wants my SS#
10-03-2011, 03:47 AM
#43
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posts: 3,291
It is true, PayPal wants your SS#. You are not sending your # to them in an email. You have to go to your account and update your information, just like your entered your bank account #. My husband got the same request. This is what was in the FAQs on the PayPal website.
"What happens if I don’t provide my tax ID number?"
In 2011, if you do not provide your tax ID number (Social Security Number (SSN), Employer Identification Number (EIN), or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)) after we’ve requested it, we may place the following limitations on your account:
You’ll be unable to receive funds into your account.
You won’t be able to close your account.
The limitations will be removed after your provide your tax ID number.
"What happens if I don’t provide my tax ID number?"
In 2011, if you do not provide your tax ID number (Social Security Number (SSN), Employer Identification Number (EIN), or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)) after we’ve requested it, we may place the following limitations on your account:
You’ll be unable to receive funds into your account.
You won’t be able to close your account.
The limitations will be removed after your provide your tax ID number.
10-03-2011, 04:00 AM
#44
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
Posts: 14,083
Your Social Security # is needed when filing a 1099, however, they should just send you the form to fill out. It's the old adage, if it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't, but you can always call Social Security information to be absolutely sure.
10-03-2011, 05:37 AM
#47
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 1,038
I've used PayPal for years and NEVER been asked for my SS#.
If it came in an email but doesn't have your name in the email, it's a scam.
Even if I get an email from any of my creditors, I NEVER click the link directly just to be on the safe side.
If it came in an email but doesn't have your name in the email, it's a scam.
Even if I get an email from any of my creditors, I NEVER click the link directly just to be on the safe side.
10-03-2011, 06:01 AM
#49
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern Wisconsin
Posts: 1,099
Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
This is true...I worked for Soc Sec...do not give out your no. A tax ID is not your Soc Security no...That is issued to you when you call IRS and ask them to issue you a Tax ID no. for reporting Self Employment income...i.e. selling on ebay up to 200 or 20,000...NEVER give out your SOC SEC No...
You have to file either in your state or with the IRS to get one.
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