DHL Calling me

[jakobrockz]

I ordered a package from my supplier last night and for the first time ever DHL randomly called me this morning and left a message. He wanted to "discuss my international exporting". Has this ever happened to you?

[yankee]

Yes.
They might need an SS or EIN for your business activities.
It is NOTHING to worry about.

[jakobrockz]

Why would they need that information though? I'm shipping to a personal address, for all DHL knows I could be shipping random stuff for decorations around my house. Lol

[Omgoozle]

They are required to track people with a high number of export business and may require a ssn or ein for various tax purposes.

[jakobrockz]

I've had maybe 5-6 packages this year. I don't think that'd be considered high volume, would it?


I'll give them a call back. Thanks

[bjammin]

It may be them trying to talk you into opening a DHL account with them. 5-6 packages would not have them calling you. Do they have any packages for you right now?

[jakobrockz]

Well I ordered last night and I should have a package being dropped off to DHL tonight.. but they don't know that yet.

Yeah I have a feeling you're right.

[jeffweico]

I have received these calls, they are usually sales type calls. I wouldn't worry about it.