Additional info request after applying for cc(updated)

[Ylen13]

My dad applied for capital one cc and he got a letter saying they need additional info, copy of social security number for primary applicant and date of birth for primary applicant not sure why they are asking for second again but is it common for them to ask for a copy of social security number as prove that you are who you say u are?

update: i got reply from capital one email representetive here is what it sayd

Thank you for contacting Capital One.

We appreciate your concern; however, the following address is our
correspondence address:

Capital One
Attn: Correspondence
PO BOX 85015
Richmond, VA 23285

In your original email is it possible you transposed the last two numbers
in the box address?

If you have additional questions or concerns, please reply to this message.
We look forward to assisting you.

Sincerely,

T. Simpson
eCorrespondence
Capital One Services(R)

Visit us online at http://www.capitalone.com, where you can access valuable
products and services.

 

[brtspears2]

I never got asked for such info.

 

[Ylen13]

Originally posted by: brtspears2
I never got asked for such info.

this is the first time we ever get such a letter and we have quite a few cc# plus the credit score is over 700

 

[CanOWorms]

Happened to a friend or two of mine...

 

[Ylen13]

Originally posted by: CanOWorms
Happened to a friend or two of mine...

do they do this randomely or do they really doing this for security reasons?

 

[HappyPuppy]

I have never been asked for a SSN for any CC or loan. Don't know what's going on. Why doesn't your dad call them and ask?

 

[Ylen13]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I have never been asked for a SSN for any CC or loan. Don't know what's going on. Why doesn't your dad call them and ask?

he is not home yet i may actually call soon and prettend to be him and find out what is going on

 

[bananaFish]

I reciently read about a scam like this. Someone was placing ads in news papers for home loans and other services using fake (stolen) bank and FDIC logos and asking for this same type of info. The crooks were using pre-paid cell phones out of Canada.

The paper suggested you verify the provided number and address with a known source ie: phone book.

I'm not saying this is what's happening, but you can't be too carefull with this kind of thing.

**EDIT**

Here is the link to the story on MSNBC. It looks like the scam was dealing mostly with home loans though.

 

[Ylen13]

Originally posted by: bananaFish
I reciently read about a scam like this. Someone was placing ads in news papers for home loans and other services using fake (stolen) bank and FDIC logos and asking for this same type of info. The crooks were using pre-paid cell phones out of Canada.

The paper suggested you verify the provided number and address with a known source ie: phone book.

I'm not saying this is what's happening, but you can't be too carefull with this kind of thing.

i hear what u are saying, i just checked capitalone.com website and the number that is listed on this letter is not listed on the website. the number is 800-903-9177

 

[Ylen13]

i just send capitalone email asking them to verify if the address that my dad is being asked to send his cc number is legit

 

[Ylen13]

Originally posted by: bananaFish
I reciently read about a scam like this. Someone was placing ads in news papers for home loans and other services using fake (stolen) bank and FDIC logos and asking for this same type of info. The crooks were using pre-paid cell phones out of Canada.

The paper suggested you verify the provided number and address with a known source ie: phone book.

I'm not saying this is what's happening, but you can't be too carefull with this kind of thing.

**EDIT**

Here is the link to the story on MSNBC. It looks like the scam was dealing mostly with home loans though.

thanks for the link

 

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by: Ylen13

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I have never been asked for a SSN for any CC or loan. Don't know what's going on. Why doesn't your dad call them and ask?

he is not home yet i may actually call soon and prettend to be him and find out what is going on

and you wonder why they want to verify his identity 😉

 

[Ylen13]

Originally posted by: PipBoy

Originally posted by: Ylen13

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I have never been asked for a SSN for any CC or loan. Don't know what's going on. Why doesn't your dad call them and ask?

he is not home yet i may actually call soon and prettend to be him and find out what is going on

and you wonder why they want to verify his identity 😉

before i call i know his ss# his mother maiden name, his birthday, his address,his wife name who is the second on the account, his phone number, how much he put down that he made last year and more

 

[Ylen13]

^

 

[kranky]

Originally posted by: Ylen13
this is the first time we ever get such a letter and we have quite a few cc# plus the credit score is over 700

They are suspicious because you have quite a few CCs, a high credit score, and yet you want a card from Capitol One.

 

[Ylen13]

Originally posted by: kranky

Originally posted by: Ylen13
this is the first time we ever get such a letter and we have quite a few cc# plus the credit score is over 700

They are suspicious because you have quite a few CCs, a high credit score, and yet you want a card from Capitol One.

but then why would i get email address from them saying this is not there address

 

[StageLeft]

Verify address and I'm sure you're safe. I think I had to photocopy my SSN for our mortgage.

Eitherway you're making a gargantuan mistake going with those scumfvckers capital one. ROTT IN HELL ASSHOLES.

 

[Ylen13]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Verify address and I'm sure you're safe. I think I had to photocopy my SSN for our mortgage.

Eitherway you're making a gargantuan mistake going with those scumfvckers capital one. ROTT IN HELL ASSHOLES.

that is my problem i can't verify the address so far as being capital one