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Re:How Bank of America Gave Away My Money by di_ry on Thursday April 06, 2017 @05:20AM (#14049058)
Bank of America – what is a SSN?
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Re:How Bank of America Gave Away My Money by mjevans on Thursday April 06, 2017 @02:34PM (#14053246)
An ~8 min history lesson.

"Social Security Cards Explained" - CGP Grey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erp8IAUouus

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Re:How Bank of America Gave Away My Money by reboog711 on Thursday April 06, 2017 @10:23AM (#14050751)
SSN = Social Security Number.

Basically, an identification number used by US Citizens.

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Re:How Bank of America Gave Away My Money by LordKano on Thursday April 06, 2017 @02:28PM (#14053187)
It has become a taxpayer ID number too. It's not just citizens. Every individual who is legally authorized to work has one. Every legal entity (like corporations) that has assets usually has one too.
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