That is complicated by our knowledge of millions of illegal aliens using stolen SSNs.
But I have to admit that if all you give them is a written down SSN, there should be a simple way to verify that the SSN at least belongs to a person with the name you are using.
“I compare it to a bar that checks for ID. It is not their job to ensure that every out of state (or in state, for that matter) drivers license used for ID is not a forgery.”
I think that if somebody who looks 12 presents an ID showing an age of 40, the police expect the employee to catch that.
If I were a bar owner, I know I would expect it.
Most employers of illegal aliens know dern good and well what they’re doing.