Why Does CPA Networks Ask For SSN?

13 years ago

There's multiple reasons:

1) To confirm your identity before approving you into the network
2) To confirm your identity when you send in your W9 tax form
3) To keep as much fraud out of the networks as possible

CPA Networks are bound by privacy laws and can never give out your information, unless your information is subpoenaed in an investigation or whatnot.

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jointaldc

13 years ago

It's like when you're going to buy a car, when you apply for credit, they're gonna ask for your ssn, personal friends, and even sometimes your previous tax records. It's all about preventing fraud, too many scammers out there, all they're trying to do is protect themselves and in doing that, you as well.

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SledgeHammer

13 years ago

Originally Posted by jointaldc

It's like when you're going to buy a car, when you apply for credit, they're gonna ask for your ssn, personal friends, and even sometimes your previous tax records. It's all about preventing fraud, too many scammers out there, all they're trying to do is protect themselves and in doing that, you as well.

But what's the case for non-Americans ?

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ChrisBa

13 years ago

Originally Posted by sportsfan54

Why do cpa networks ask for your social security number when you sign up?
Isnt that something people should not be giving away to anyone for security personal reasons?

Fraud......

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mtmjohn

13 years ago

Originally Posted by sportsfan54

Why do cpa networks ask for your social security number when you sign up?
Isnt that something people should not be giving away to anyone for security personal reasons?

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I think this thread here that can help you.

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shuvo

13 years ago

I tell you what most of these CPA network really sucks.You can sign up with some of them but they typically approve your account.However sometimes they want information which is unnecessary as you said about SSN.Now a user from Bangladesh or any other developing country dont have a ssn that means he cant sign up with them which is really irritating.

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jexson_paul

13 years ago

I think this is only apply on USA publisher rest world publishers are free not put it there . Because USA govt had record of each person income and activity .

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voodo 13 years ago

I understand why they need it but the question is why they don't Have SSL? makes no sense if the company is making millions but can't afford SSL..I think they just don't care about you...so my advice to you is stay away from the ones that don't have a secured lock on page..For those blasting out your SSN to every dam cpa network with no lock..Good Luck!
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