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Many Credit Card Issuers Ditch SSNs for New Verification Methods
Some credit card issuers now approve applicants without requiring a Social Security Number, instead accepting an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, a passport, or proof of income.
Some credit card issuers are now approving applicants without requiring a Social Security Number, instead accepting alternative identification such as an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, a passport, or proof of income, to combat scammers who previously relied on SSNs for fraudulent purposes.
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