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I've made a rental application with an apartment building and provided them with all details neccessary for processing of the application.
I got a call from the property manager asking for a copy of my SSN card. I'm not aware of this to be a standard procedure. I was told since the "card hasn't been established long enough" they need a copy of that.
I've already paid admin/app fee worth $200 and me backing off would most likely cost me that. What should I do in this instance - I'm happy for them to glance through the card to see it matches the application but that would be about it.
MrRational, thanks - yes, i'm a non resident alien legally admitted to the country with legal current immigration status. I've showed them my US driver's license previously when I inspected the property. My employer is a well known company in its industry so I'd be surprised if they'd consider me being illegally employed/present in the country.
So I should be safe giving them a copy of my SSN card ?
Ms_Christina, that is exactly my point. I really don't understand the point - the reason given was "SSN not established long enough" - what does that even have to do with anything. This is not a credit history or length of employment. SSN is essentially an identification document and so long as I have one, it should suffice. Besides there are all other documents to verify my existence -call my employer if you are so suspicious ! The more i think about this the more it infuriates me as I feel as though I'm a criminal of some sort
What is your concern with giving them a photocopy of the card? You've already given them the information that is on the card, so it's not like their asking for the card for sketchy reasons. Just give them a photocopy of the card.
Honestly, there is no reason to be infuriated. You're not being treated like a criminal, you're being treated as if your SSN had not been established for a long duration.
HokieFan, thanks. The only reason I'm wary of giving away the photocopy is due to the apparent fear or identity theft. isn't that why everyone is always concerned about their SSN ? I guess I'm just playing into that paranoia. And yeah, I understand what you mean about the treatment rationally but if they've already got the SSN, employment details and have personally met me and also viewed my government issued ID document then I see SSN copy of little use in further establishing who I am and serving the purpose of "checks" needing to be done and more so as an overblown reflection of "we are thorough" to an incoming resident. Anyway, i'll offer them a glance at the card and nothing beyond that. Hopefully that would suffice.
Its not established. There are numbers issued that are not valid for employment. This info is on the card but not always accessible by non-government entities. They need to see the card. They may want to keep a copy on file. You can refuse and they can tell you to go take a hike and find someplace else to live.
HokieFan, thanks. The only reason I'm wary of giving away the photocopy is due to the apparent fear or identity theft. isn't that why everyone is always concerned about their SSN ? I guess I'm just playing into that paranoia. And yeah, I understand what you mean about the treatment rationally but if they've already got the SSN, employment details and have personally met me and also viewed my government issued ID document then I see SSN copy of little use in further establishing who I am and serving the purpose of "checks" needing to be done and more so as an overblown reflection of "we are thorough" to an incoming resident. Anyway, i'll offer them a glance at the card and nothing beyond that. Hopefully that would suffice.
It's the number that's important. Not so much the card itself.
Did you write your SSN on the application? If they wanted to steal your identity, they already have the required information. Giving them a photocopy of the card doesn't it make any more risky.
I've made a rental application with an apartment building and provided them with all details neccessary for processing of the application.
I got a call from the property manager asking for a copy of my SSN card. I'm not aware of this to be a standard procedure. I was told since the "card hasn't been established long enough" they need a copy of that.
I've already paid admin/app fee worth $200 and me backing off would most likely cost me that. What should I do in this instance - I'm happy for them to glance through the card to see it matches the application but that would be about it.
thanks.
This is normal and you should provide it, or you will be denied more than likely; it makes it seem like you are hiding something.
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