WHY is AARP given access to birth info? (crying, state, years)

[Flamingo13]

I've searched here and can't find anything, I've Googled as well (not sure if I'm using the correct term(s)?) - Anyway - how is that AARP KNOWS when someone will be turning 50? Do they pay the SSA? I, for one, am really annoyed about this - people know about AARP and can join if they wish - why do we get bombarded w/mail from them when they apparently know someones' age? I really feel that this is an invasion of privacy.

[christina0001]

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/09/bo...days.html?_r=0

[Tek_Freek]

Very, very simple. I don't even need to know your name specifically. All I need is to place any name into Google along with a state, and voila! I googled John Anderson California and picked one of the links.

John Anderson in CA | WhitePages

[Happy in Wyoming]

Originally Posted by Flamingo13

I've searched here and can't find anything, I've Googled as well (not sure if I'm using the correct term(s)?) - Anyway - how is that AARP KNOWS when someone will be turning 50? Do they pay the SSA? I, for one, am really annoyed about this - people know about AARP and can join if they wish - why do we get bombarded w/mail from them when they apparently know someones' age? I really feel that this is an invasion of privacy.

These lists are easily available. Some are very refined; they include vehicle ownership, credit score, and other background information. Driver's license records represent a major source but think how often you give your date of birth on the internet. I can't enter a liquor company's website without doing so. I don't know if the SSA officially sells records but an IT employee could easily provide it. Big companies don't do this; they do business with intermediaries who perform these tasks.

But, really, what's the problem. If you don't care to see a solicitation just toss it unopened.

[PAhippo]

I started getting them when I was in my 30s. go figure.

[crestliner]

Just write in big red letters on the mail "delivered to wrong person" and drop it in any public mailbox.....They will never figure it out.

[biscuitmom]

Originally Posted by Flamingo13

.. people know about AARP and can join if they wish - why do we get bombarded w/mail from them when they apparently know someones' age? I really feel that this is an invasion of privacy.

That's not 'bombarded', that's nothing at all. 'Bombarded' is the medicare advantage junk mail you get when you're 64.

[Escort Rider]

Originally Posted by biscuitmom

That's not 'bombarded', that's nothing at all. 'Bombarded' is the medicare advantage junk mail you get when you're 64.

Not only when you're 64, but every year thereafter at renewal time when they all hope you'll jump ship from what you have and sign up them them.

[biscuitmom]

Originally Posted by Escort Rider

Not only when you're 64, but every year thereafter at renewal time when they all hope you'll jump ship from what you have and sign up them them.

Didn't know that, figured it would end. Plus I guess when biscuitpop turns 64, in 2 years, we'll start getting doubles?

[claudhopper]

Originally Posted by Flamingo13

I've searched here and can't find anything, I've Googled as well (not sure if I'm using the correct term(s)?) - Anyway - how is that AARP KNOWS when someone will be turning 50? Do they pay the SSA? I, for one, am really annoyed about this - people know about AARP and can join if they wish - why do we get bombarded w/mail from them when they apparently know someones' age? I really feel that this is an invasion of privacy.

It is annoying to be considered a senior citizen at 50. I keep getting notices about planning my funeral!