Just redeemed a Western Union withdrawal from 5dimes at the local bank, and they asked for my social security number? Never been asked for this before...they said they have a new format that asks for this info...including my occupation?? Little scared....anyone have a similar instance?
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Just redeemed a Western Union withdrawal from 5dimes at the local bank, and they asked for my social security number? Never been asked for this before...they said they have a new format that asks for this info...including my occupation?? Little scared....anyone have a similar instance?
I've never had wu ask, but money gram seems to start taking notice after your first significant transfer (over a few hundred dollars) and ask for social and verify contact information.
In and of itself, it's honestly nothing to be too worried about. Just realize that the IRS could theoretically see proof of your incoming transfers for tax purposes once you have provided a social (it is the ONLY thing the IRS will use to keep track from what I've been told).
But unless you're talking about tens of thousands of dollars coming in, I wouldn't sweat it.
I've never had wu ask, but money gram seems to start taking notice after your first significant transfer (over a few hundred dollars) and ask for social and verify contact information.
In and of itself, it's honestly nothing to be too worried about. Just realize that the IRS could theoretically see proof of your incoming transfers for tax purposes once you have provided a social (it is the ONLY thing the IRS will use to keep track from what I've been told).
But unless you're talking about tens of thousands of dollars coming in, I wouldn't sweat it.
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