I've e-mailed my SSN to some college administrators' e-mail addresses to access some information before. As I'm applying for the military, recruiter told me not to worry about including my SSN in file attachment of commission application to him because military e-mail addresses tend to be secure channels. Of course, I'm still paranoid someone could still phish it out. Right? Bottom line: is there such thing as a secure e-mail address?
2006-12-13 09:47:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
while those might be much safer, there is no email totally safe,,,,, there was recently even a hacker at the Federal Student Aid web site, which has alot of personal info. with that said,,, i really dont see a reason to need to send your SSN in a email,,,, wouldnt you at some point fill out a paper copy, or else see the college admin or military recruiter in person? at which time you could give the info to them,,,,,,
and, finally, the best prevention, to your ssn being used, is to sign up with social security, if you havent already, for their free yearly summary,,,,,,, that way you can atleast see if any activity other then you has been on your account,,,,,
2006-12-13 09:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by dlin333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I would *never* e-mail my SSN.
It's not because of lack of trust at the final destination, it's because your e-mail will hit dozens and dozens of 'net servers before it gets to its destination -- and any one of those could pluck it off and get your SSN.
No, there is no such thing as a secure e-mail address, even a military one. Unless it's on a completely private network.
2006-12-13 09:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!! you should never email your SSN, driver's license, credit card or bank numbers as they can be hacked yes even on a secure connection. If you have already, don't do it again. If someone needs that info bad enough you could maybe fax it or hand deliver it.
2006-12-13 09:51:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really a big mistake. You should call all your credit card companies an advise them what you just did. So that they can red flag your credit cards in case a puchase is made, they will perform additional verification from the person making the purchase.
Minddoctor, France
2006-12-13 10:25:29 · answer #4 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it. If they are legitimate you can call them and give it to them that way. Identity theft is very easy and I wouldn't risk having to go through all that when you can just give them a call. Just make sure that you're calling the right place. All colleges should have their phone number on their website. I would call that number and no others.
2006-12-13 09:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by daisog_h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at times human beings write their e mail handle incorrect and that they like to envision if the only that they have got is robust. you may continually get a shorter e mail handle or use replica and paste. that's in actuality the comparable theory as typing your password two times on varieties.
2016-10-14 21:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would never email any personal info to anyone, let alone your ssn, that opens some bad things up for problems
2006-12-13 10:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't know the person on the other end of the computer that may "memorize" your number or slip it into his/her pocket. Guard your personal information carefully.
2006-12-13 09:57:10 · answer #8 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-12-13 09:55:08 · answer #9 · answered by izzardfemme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!
2006-12-13 09:49:56 · answer #10 · answered by Debra 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋