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wifi · 06-17-2014, 02:47 AM

I think it all gets deeper than credit checks. I've had Coop service at my house for close to 40 years, was looking to start service at another location.
They wanted my SSN, DOB, bank account or credit card info as proof of who I am. They didn't ask this info when I opened up my account 40 years ago.

I signed up for Cable, back when it was Amrac, none of this data was needed. A few years ago, among my many calls to Time Warner because of cable box problems, they suddenly wanted all this data and wouldn't talk to me unless I gave it.

I think this is for data bases as to who is living or moving where, who is googling what, used by..... ummmm...to be continued..

06-17-2014, 02:47 AM	#91
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	I think it all gets deeper than credit checks. I've had Coop service at my house for close to 40 years, was looking to start service at another location. They wanted my SSN, DOB, bank account or credit card info as proof of who I am. They didn't ask this info when I opened up my account 40 years ago. I signed up for Cable, back when it was Amrac, none of this data was needed. A few years ago, among my many calls to Time Warner because of cable box problems, they suddenly wanted all this data and wouldn't talk to me unless I gave it. I think this is for data bases as to who is living or moving where, who is googling what, used by..... ummmm...to be continued..