Re: new name and SSN? Quote:
Originally Posted by pencey
(Post 668200)
i do not understand the name and SSN thing.
I do not have a freiend or family member to use their info. | We don't use Family, Friends, etc anymore, it's outdated and not recommended. Quote:
I can get an address, block my IP etc, but if I need a new bank account I need to provide an SSN to the bank.
| Yes, you need to open a bank in your real info, unless you plan to steal someone elses identity....it's the only legal way. There are banks that allow for mis-match name deposits. Paypal cannot distinguish between the name on the bank account and the name on Paypal. Quote:
I called to ask about opening a DBA account and the rep said they still need a SSN as well as the EIN because they need to know who is running the DBA (or LLC also).
| Yes, its common sense that in order to get a DBA or EIN you will need to use your real info. Quote:
He cited a recent case of someone havinga facebook page that directed pymnts to ISIS and said the FBI needed the person's info who set up the accounts etc (this was PayPal).
| Not sure how that's relevant here but ok..... Quote:
So, does EBAY need an SSN too?
| Ebay cannot request your SSN, technically only Paypal....because they are the payment processor. Quote:
I read the manual over and over and it's thorough and helpful, except the way I am reading it, just seems like getting a name and SSN is no big deal. I understand people can have the same name so a name alone isn't an issue.
| Again, you can't use someone else's information. Quote:
But my bank won't allow a diff name than my legal name on my acount. And even if they did, I still need an SSN. Won't that trip me up?
| We don't read minds, we have no clue what bank you have, also how do you know they don't allow for mismatch name deposits? have you tried it? Quote:
An LLC costs $350 in my state and they still want a person's SSN.
| :doh: yes, of course they require an SSN!!!!!! YOU CAN'T OPEN AN LLC WITHOUT ONE! How about you tell us what you want to do, let's start there. |