The Secret Weapon Hackers Can Use to Dox Nearly Anyone in America for $15

Re:The Secret Weapon Hackers Can Use to Dox Nearly Anyone in... by bArray on Tuesday August 22, 2023 @11:37AM (#37224285)

I think that given all of this information, they could run a very convincing scam either against you, or a service you interact with.

From what I can tell, SSN is still somehow considered a form of identification in the US.

Edit: Commented too early.

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Re:The Secret Weapon Hackers Can Use to Dox Nearly Anyone in... by hospitalJail on Tuesday August 22, 2023 @11:43AM (#37224384)

As much as WFH is a thing forever, whenever I do high stakes things, they require me to come in + show my drivers license.

Seems like there are basically no exceptions when it comes to banking.

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Re:The Secret Weapon Hackers Can Use to Dox Nearly Anyone in... by landemva on Tuesday August 22, 2023 @12:34PM (#37225142)

> basically no exceptions when it comes to banking.

That depends on your megabank. KYC and what staff will do over the phone is about relationships. I get things done over the phone at local credit unions and even mid-size regional banks. Banking and identity regulations allow a lot to happen, and your personal relationships make a difference.

The back offices of mega-banks generally prevent personal service. Choose a different banker.

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Re:The Secret Weapon Hackers Can Use to Dox Nearly Anyone in... by ethanbond on Tuesday August 22, 2023 @11:50AM (#37224485)

How might someone acquire a drivers license with your name on it? Having your SSN helps a lot!

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