News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on A Bloomberg reporter’s account of trying to get back his name and credit rating. Parent comment

Re:A Bloomberg reporter’s account of trying to get back his ... by omarhaneef on Monday August 12, 2019 @10:41AM (#20675816)
Tip: I leave the social security number blank for medical providers, and have never been asked for it verbally except once. I told them I don't feel comfortable with it, and the person said that was fine and moved on.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:A Bloomberg reporter’s account of trying to get back his ... by koolba on Monday August 12, 2019 @10:48AM (#20675882)
An innocuous "I don't remember it" also works with the rare paperwork handler who insists on filling it out.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:A Bloomberg reporter’s account of trying to get back his ... by ryandrake on Monday August 12, 2019 @12:44PM (#20677160)
Or just a random string of digits if they won’t take no for an answer. Many ways to skin this cat.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:A Bloomberg reporter’s account of trying to get back his ... by koolba on Monday August 12, 2019 @01:33PM (#20677746)
Knowingly writing gibberish could get you in trouble for lying on an insurance related form.

Better to blame a “senior moment”.

[ Parent | on HN ]