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I was asked to give my social over the phone from At&t, is that normal? I gave it to them but something doesnt feel right. Is it for a credit check or what? Is something going to happen with my social??
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I was asked to give my social over the phone from At&t, is that normal? I gave it to them but something doesnt feel right. Is it for a credit check or what? Is something going to happen with my social??
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5 years ago
Hi @Ashword!
Thank you for reaching out to us! We understand the need to be security conscious and protective of your personal details. Did you receive the call or Did you call us, when your Social security # was asked? Are you signing up for a new service?
We recommend not sharing your Social Security # with anyone that calls you.
You can view this article on How to Recognize and Prevent phone scams.
Please note that Fraudsters try to get you to provide personal information in an attempt to gain access to your account. You can get more information on what you can do to help prevent it by visiting Our Security Site.
Let us know if you need anything else!
Yetty, AT&T Community Specialist
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