Yes, as well as applying for jobs (or at minimum when hired), renting an apartment, and lots of financial things including any type of KYC crypto exchange or investment accounts. I've also had utility companies ask for it.
These are in no way secret, I have no idea how people are okay with this. You can easily social engineer so many critical services if you know somebody's SSN.
These are in no way secret, I have no idea how people are okay with this. You can easily social engineer so many critical services if you know somebody's SSN.