7/19 I just applied to Citibank and got a card last week. Today someone
from Citibank called and asked to verify some information, like
my address, then the SSN. I didn't feel comfortable giving out
my SSN esp. when I wasn't sure who was calling, so I asked her to
give me Citibank's number. I called Citibank back, and they said
they NEVER call you unless something's wrong with the card, and
in fact they checked their call log and they didn't call this
morning. What is going on?
\_ The fact that they're (assuming it's them) asking for your SSN
is fucking stupid. I don't believe it's legal to require it for
any services, I could be mistaken. -John
\_ Citibanks calls me all the bloody time for satisfaction surveys
and for new product sales. When I'd call, I get different answers
to questions all the time.
\_ You were smart not giving out the SSN when the other party
initiated the call. But were you calling the number she gave you
thinking that it was a legitimate Citibank number?
\_ The caller this morning gave me a legit Citibank number when
I requested for it but when I called the legit number they
said they NEVER call me to get these information. If it's
fake, then I don't understand how these people know I just
got a Citibank card.
\_ They dived into your mailbox? Or, the called didn't actually
know, and she was just calling random numbers in the
phonebook. If you didn't happen to have a Citibank card, she
would just say it was a computer glitch. Anyway, if she was
fake, she was stupid to give you a legit number.
\_ I once had the following conversation:
"Hi, I'm calling from [company], we just want to confirm
your address."
"Ok"
[pause] "Um, I'm ready when you are Sir."
"No no, you tell me what my address is, I'll tell you if you're
right."
"... I uh... don't have your address."
"That's right. You don't." [click]
So yeah, it wouldn't surprise me if someone was trying to
scam you. Good call in not giving out the info. -bz |
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