my dad doesnt't want to get me a cellphoneso i want to buy one myself but i don't want to get into allthat ss stuff because my dad always talks to me about identity theft so i want to know if any of those cellphone carriers dont ask for it
2007-12-10 10:23:33 · 15 answers · asked by Julia M 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
They will all ask for it. They will use it to run a credit check on you to see if you will have to pay a deposit. You have to be 18 because contracts are binding agreements. Technically you don't have to give it to them, but if you don't you will have to pay the max deposit amount which, depending on carrier could be more than $750.
2007-12-10 10:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cingular
2016-05-22 22:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need to sign a contract, they require a social number. Your best bet is to get a pre paid phone. They are more expensive, but you don't have to sign a contract. Just buy the phone, activate it, and put money on the phone when ever you need to.
If you want better features, at a cheaper price, you give them your social security number for a credit check. You don't really need to be concerned of identity theft thru getting a cell phone.
2007-12-10 10:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
every cell carrier asks for your social and they always run a credit check as well, so if your not 18 your out of luck. if you want a phone without putting down your info then i would look into a pay as you go phone. every carrier has one so you can pick any service you want. they are a little more pricey but your not locked into a contract and you only have to give them a credit card number or you can buy the cards with cash. so that would probably be the best way to go. you can get them at most stores and at the mall as well.
2007-12-10 10:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by chocoholic4900 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can get a prepaid card/phone. If you want to get a plan with a contract, you need to give SS#. It's a legit business, don't worry about ID theft.
2007-12-10 10:31:15 · answer #5 · answered by ohio gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I used to work for Verizon ealier this yeah, and you can get a pre-paid phone. All they require is an id. No social because pre-paid phone's do not require a credit check.
2007-12-10 10:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by monkey9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every single phone compnay asks for a social security #
If u use prepaid which is too expensive u dont need the ssn.
2007-12-10 10:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by Alissa l 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
every cell phone carrier does bt you dont need to worry its all verrrrry safe and sucure. and its only the last 4 digits...
say ur ss wa 123-424235-35346452-4765-6746
they would only ask you for the 6746 part (at least thats t mobile) theyre good though go with them
2007-12-10 10:27:35 · answer #8 · answered by James 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Oh yeah, they ask for it.
But you have to be 18 or older.
But you can always get a go-phone.
ps. GO WITH T-MOBLIE <3
2007-12-10 10:27:26 · answer #9 · answered by fatty nhu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know Cingular does.
2007-12-10 10:26:32 · answer #10 · answered by Love My Hubby - Hate His Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋