SSN

A user reported receiving a suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be affiliated with the Delaware department of finance or the Delaware treasury. The caller supposedly knew the user's name and then immediately requested their Social Security number (SSN). The user found the interaction highly suspect but is not entirely sure about its legitimacy.

A user mistakenly contacted a scammer posing as their ISP after a Google search for outage assistance, resulting in the provision of personal information like their SSN and address. The scammer claimed to offer a lower-cost 'partner ISP' service, but the user's actual ISP denied any partnership. Despite no financial loss or new accounts detected, the user remains concerned about potential fraud.

A user applied for a Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card but forgot to unfreeze their credit. They were directed to call 877-260-0087 after unfreezing and expressed concern about sharing their SSN over the phone, though they later received approval for the card.

A Chinese business partner seeks US-based Amazon seller accounts to access new markets, offering compensation for account creation and leasing. Participants must provide personal information to establish a C Corp and sign a contract outlining terms. Concerns about security arise due to the accounts being managed by a Chinese entity, though limited data exposure is emphasized.

A person shared personal health information and contact details with 'health-plan-enrollment.com' during a health insurance enrollment attempt, later receiving multiple spam calls. They expressed relief for not providing their SSN or payment information but remain concerned about potential fraud.

A user was scammed out of $2,500 after being tricked by a fake Discord moderator through a friend's hacked account. The scam involved threats and a fabricated report, but the user avoided sharing sensitive information like their SSN or passwords.

A user applied for a remote healthcare IT position at Optimum Health IT, which offered $55/hour. The interview was conducted via Microsoft Teams text, with the recruiter's account occasionally 'deactivated.' The job offer letter, containing minor grammatical errors, requested personal information including the last four digits of the applicant's SSN, raising suspicion.