when you apply for different lines of credit they ask for your mother's maiden name??
2007-03-02 03:13:28 · 10 answers · asked by ped_kia82 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
It's a security question. Not many people would know your mothers maiden name.
If in the future somewhere down the road, you forget your password, they ask you your mothers maiden name to prove it's really you before they go handing out your password to strangers.
2007-03-02 03:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by Faye H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its stupid but they use her maiden name to check the status of your family's credit history. I guess they think that all moms are thieves or whatever
2007-03-02 03:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by Alicia B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a security question only, you can decline and give a different type of security based question,,
good luck
2007-03-02 03:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by nurseynursey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes this is done for account security. IN that way, when you call up to inquire of your lender, they can ask you for this information to verify who you are.
2007-03-02 03:16:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they ask you for your mothers maiden name just for about every tihng you register for.. all securty reasons.
2007-03-02 03:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In part for account identity, and in part to verify your identity.
2007-03-02 03:20:48 · answer #6 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
security reasons
2007-03-02 03:16:07 · answer #7 · answered by golferwhoworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to identify you if needed. not to many identity thieves will know the answer.
2007-03-02 03:16:52 · answer #8 · answered by jezbnme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for security questions that you can answer if you have to call in ..
2007-03-02 03:16:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your father wouldnt be appropriate would he.
2007-03-02 03:17:33 · answer #10 · answered by zanydumplings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋