I said de facto.
Certainly SSN was not intended for ID - but try and get a driver license,
Ham license, or bank account without giving your SSN.

"Cecil Moore" wrote in message
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Caveat Lector wrote:
In recent years the SSN has become a de facto national identification
number.

Strange - mine says:
"FOR SOCIAL SECURITY PURPOSES - NOT FOR IDENTIFICATION"

Reminds me of a T-Shirt: "I'm from the government.
I'm here to help you."
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com