Where is this info coming from exactly? Who is reporting it and can it be verified? Also, what is the SS# required for exactly? To open a new account, for all accounts, to request a payout, to deposit?
Does anyone have the email to copy and paste?
I know two things for sure about this...
1) Since the Patriot Act new account holders do need to enter a SS#. However it doesn't need to be accurate.
2) Account holders prior to the Patriot Act currently do not have to have a SS# on file unless they modify their account in some way. Change bank accounts, addresses, email addy, request a debit card etc.
This could be an important thread but as usual there is a lot of nothing being said of any use or value...
MC