26 Nov
2011
26 Nov
'11
8:43 a.m.
On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 2:06 PM, Binand Sethumadhavan binand@gmail.com wrote:
That is simply not true. The reason credit card/cell phone providers require an SSN is to check your credit history - after all, both services (CC/post-paid) involves extending credit to you. If you are willing to cover the risk involved (by say, making a security deposit) then you certainly can obtain either service in the US without an SSN.
That is the point, your employment + credit is linked to SSN.
So, if you want to work (legally) or get any form of credit (including house on rent) you need this ID.