[Rockitz]

Wow! Thanks for the enlightenment. I don't think many people know about this.

It's truly amazing that in a computerized world when you can debit your checking count in a matter of seconds that it takes months for government agencies to respond. That's certainly something that has to change and it's an enforcement method that would definitely have some teeth. Instantly - Bad SS#=no job.

[Rockitz]

Thanks for all of you comments. They have helped me see what kind of views are out there and will help me formulate a clearer view in my own mind. Bye for now.

[helper]

Well the Govt has themselves in a Catch 22, because when SS# were first issued complete confidentiality was assured under law. So by law they can't give you a number to call and verify. Not only that, but why an I to be the policeman. Suppose I call the Govt number to verify a prospective employee, get a barely literate Govt worker who mistakenly says No. Next thing I see is the prospective employee's Lawyer. Will the Govt admit their mistake and defend me at their expense? Never happened, and never will.