Is using an alternate 9-digit number to start a new credit profile legal?
Yes, but only for building credit. According to the 1974 Privacy Act you are not obligated to give your Social Security Number to any private industry or “FOR PROFIT” company. Most people think they have to release this piece of highly sensitive information in order to do business with them, but that is not true. You’re only obligated to submit your SSN# for affairs concerning any federal, state or local government agencies. In some cases, they can not deny you service either because you refuse to release your social security number.
Yes, but only for building credit. According to the 1974 Privacy Act you are not obligated to give your Social Security Number to any private industry or “FOR PROFIT” company. Most people think they have to release this piece of highly sensitive information in order to do business with them, but that is not true. You’re only obligated to submit your SSN# for affairs concerning any federal, state or local government agencies. In some cases, they can not deny you service either because you refuse to release your social security number.
