eBay

rockbottompricinginc · ‎01-12-2023

I have been selling on here for over 20 years. My feedback rating is 169928, with over 99% positive.

They have sent me a LOT of money. Now you need more info. My problem with this is as follows: They

want a drivers license or passport, and my social security number. ALERT ALERT ALERT Ebay is owned

by a Chinese investment company, CHINA, where fraud is huge, and they want enough info to cripple

literally anyone. Doesn't seem right.

Name, address, drivers license number, and social security number. The perfect mix for a scammer, I m

think they are over stepping. I just opened a WISE online bank account, international online banking, and

they did not require this much personal data.

slippinjimmy · ‎01-12-2023

Wise is NOT a Bank. In fact they state that on their website!

While there may be some Chinese investors that hold some eBay shares they do no "own" the company, not even close, almost all the major shareholders as reported in SEC filings are US companies with a smattering of Euro and others.

In any event, eBay is required by Federal Law to collect this information.

Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep

havlicekstoletheball22 · ‎01-12-2023

@rockbottompricinginc

Name, address, drivers license number, and social security number. The perfect mix for a scammer

Considering the number of system breaches hitting corporations world wide over the past 10-15 years, chances are that information you note is already easily available to any scammer willing to pay a nominal fee for it on the dark web. Actually, I would think cyber security for companies like eBay is at its all-time best right now, at least for the time being. At the very least, I would guess your personal information is much more vulnerable in a few others places you've provided it to previously.

chapeau-noir · ‎01-13-2023

eBay isn't owned by a Chinese company.

In fact, since Wenig got the boot, I haven't even heard of eBay poaching our vintage and designed items to have their Chinese "partner" replicate and flood the site.

They need the SS# for tax purposes. I remember when SS# were printed on checks.

Hell is empty. And all the devils are here.

fab_finds4u · ‎01-13-2023

Whether you like it or not it's a federal law that requires eBay to have your SSN and they need to prove your identity with your driver's license or passport. So get over it and get on board and provide it. If you don't that's up to you but think of the consequences. You will be restricted from selling.

johnrj1226 · ‎01-13-2023

This '44 model is of an age to have a SS card that has printed on the bottom front front - for social security - not for identification. What do I do?

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postcardcountry · ‎01-13-2023

I know I am going to sound...facetious or something but....when was the last time you went to a doctor?

I have to give them my driver's license (which they scan in), my social security number (for medicare since that number is no longer on the card), my health insurance card (which they scan in), my address, my phone number, my next of kin, who they can talk to about my health....and my husband and I can't share the same email address because the "patient portal" uses that as a identifier! (the insurance company is the same way) When they switch software providers again, I have to repeat all that all over again....even if I went just 3 weeks before.

Ever notice how much information you have to give the pharmacy in order to get a prescription filled?

Every company has gotten "security" conscious - geez the propane company informed me they will no longer speak with me because my name isn't on the account....cripes 20 years ago they wouldn't put both names on the account, but they will accept payment on MY credit card, use MY email address for surveys and use MY cell to send text messages.

tk1717 · ‎01-13-2023

Evidently you haven't opened an Amazon selling account. The want pictures of your passport, drivers license, and social security card. If you obscure any part so it can't be duplicated then the make you resubmit. Check out Inform Consumer Act 2023 to see why Ebay is collecting your information.

tdrake · ‎01-13-2023

This morning I bought some cold medicine at the pharmacy. To do so I had to hand over my Drivers License so the clerk could scan. Otherwise I couldn't buy some cold med. I then paid with my credit card, which has my SS# attached to the account. I then drove my wife to her Dr appointment, where they already have her ID scanned and on file. Paid the co-pay with my debit card connected to my bank which has every ID number I have except my passport #.

Just sayin' I don't know how people get thru their life without having to hand over some ID or using something that has their SS# tied to it. This evening I'll be eating out and I will hand my credit card to a waitress who will take it to a back room or area and have her way with it for 5 to 10 minutes.

"I just opened a WISE online bank account, international online banking, and

they did not require this much personal data"

What does WISE have to do with eBay? Except I'm sure WISE follows government regulations just the same as eBay does. If the law says WISE doesn't have to have your SS# or proof of who you are, then fine and dandy. However, the feds and some states require eBay to retain your SS# and it makes sense that they would want to know it is you. It is you, isn't it? You're not trying to put one over on eBay, I hope? How does eBay know you are who you say you are? The government requires them to make reasonable sure you're not scamming eBay and by extension the government and everyone that does business with you on eBay.

the_fancy_fox · ‎01-13-2023

@rockbottompricinginc wrote:
I have been selling on here for over 20 years. My feedback rating is 169928, with over 99% positive.
They have sent me a LOT of money. Now you need more info. My problem with this is as follows: They
want a drivers license or passport, and my social security number. ALERT ALERT ALERT Ebay is owned
by a Chinese investment company, CHINA, where fraud is huge, and they want enough info to cripple
literally anyone. Doesn't seem right.

Name, address, drivers license number, and social security number. The perfect mix for a scammer, I m
think they are over stepping. I just opened a WISE online bank account, international online banking, and
they did not require this much personal data.

So get a TIN from the irs. Easy to do and can be done over the internet.

The Race is over
The Rats won.

itsjustasprain · ‎01-13-2023

@rockbottompricinginc wrote:
ALERT ALERT ALERT Ebay is owned by a Chinese investment company, CHINA, where fraud is huge, and they want enough info to cripple literally anyone. Doesn't seem right.

Just curious: exactly which Chinese investment company do you believe owns Ebay?

@rockbottompricinginc wrote:
Name, address, drivers license number, and social security number. The perfect mix for a scammer,

The SSN is used to match your income to you when reporting by law to the IRS. You can get a Taxpayer ID number instead if you like. Not a big deal. (Your SSN is already in 8000 different places already over the many years since you first received it.)

ms.rodriguez* · ‎01-13-2023

NOT true. Ebay is making ALL sellers provide their social security number and a valid ID. Comply if you want to keep selling here. Virtually everyone here sells successfully and they have given eBay the information requested. Do it if you want to continue selling here. By the law, the social security is a requirement now on ALL selling platforms in the USA.

monroe67 · ‎01-13-2023

"My problem with this is as follows: They want a drivers license or passport, and my social security number. ALERT ALERT ALERT Ebay is owned by a Chinese investment company, CHINA, where fraud is huge, and they want enough info to cripple literally anyone. Doesn't seem right.

Name, address, drivers license number, and social security number. The perfect mix for a scammer, I m

think they are over stepping."

There are so many posts like this.
Stephen Stills described it, way back in 1967, the year I graduated from high school:

"Paranoia strikes deep. Into your heart it will seep. It starts when you're always afraid. Step out of line, the man comes and takes you away."

theteamsetguy · ‎01-13-2023

@rockbottompricinginc,

Google “Know your customer,” ebay as well as any company that handles money are required to comply with the KYC federal regulations. Any company failing to do so are subject to heavy fines. KYC regulations are no joke. Many companies have been fined many millions of dollars for not complying.

KYC originally started as part of the US Patriot act.

monica-sells · ‎01-13-2023

@rockbottompricinginc

Know Your Client laws mandate and require that they collect this information or they can't process for you.....10 feedback for 10 million feedback....it don't matter

we are spoiled....it never "used to be" this way

@monroe67

Yeah, my blood's so mad, feels like coagulatin'
I'm sittin' here just contemplatin'
I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation
Handful of senators don't pass legislation
And marches alone can't bring integration
When human respect is disintegratin'
This whole crazy world is just too frustratin'

we are showing our age........