Somehow it turned out to be a bad idea if you went to Petco.

At least they didn't get your drivers license as well...

I don't understand how this ever seemed like a good idea at the time.

I’ve walked out of stores when they said they needed my drivers license. No way in hell I’m giving them my SS#.

Why would they have this info on people? I understand maybe a credit card saved on their app for buying stuff, but not the rest

Is there a PetCo Credit Card?
I could see a credit card application requiring SSN. Otherwise, there's no reason I can think of.

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Originally posted by 400m:
I’ve walked out of stores when they said they needed my drivers license. No way in hell I’m giving them my SS#.

Yup. DL has information that the store really does not need. If they want ID, I show my passport card. It has photo, name, DOB. No address, no SSN. Or maybe my carry permit, similar information as passport card.

"Driver License? Oh, they took that away after the incident."

If i get asked for my SS#, DL, etc to buy anything in a store (i do not get store credit cards so, other than that), i will walk out laughing.

If i get asked for those items to leave, i turnaround for a refund.

But i also suspect, the data was gathered for a store credit card of sorts. And maybe employment.

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Originally posted by LS1 GTO:

If i get asked for my SS#, DL, etc to buy anything in a store (i do not get store credit cards so, other than that), i will walk out laughing.

A few years ago, when the local Walmart had a good selection of ammunition, they would not sell it unless the customer produced ID. I can't remember whether they accepted a passport card or carry permit, or if they insisted on driver license.

I found it annoying, but some of the prices were so good that I went along with it.

Seems now many retailers want mobile number too. Are you crazy? You fools ruined the utility value of email, only to do the same with messaging?! How’s that expression go, fool me once…

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Originally posted by mjlennon:

Seems now many retailers want mobile number too.

My reply: "I don't have a cell phone. Instrument of the devil!"

Costco optical department used to have a "take a number" thingy, to get service in the order that customers arrive. It wasn't broke, so they fixed it. They removed the paper number dispenser and now you're supposed to check in by scanning a QR code. Nope, not gonna do that. I leave my phone in the car.

I just stand there at the counter, waiting for an optician to notice me, and I hand her my Costco membership card. They will frequently tell me to scan the QR code, I ask to borrow their phone to scan it with. It's kind of funny, to see the reaction when they encounter someone who doesn't have a smartphone.

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Reason I won't scan the QR code -- I equate that with skimmers on gas pump credit card readers. You really don't know what that QR code is going to do.

When people ask for your ID - and there are lots of everyday transactions that you need one for, so I don't want to hear "I'm walking out" - they often ask for your driver's license. This is most likely because a DL is the most common form of ID, not any conspiracy to get your personal info. They really should just ask for a picture ID, because not everyone drives. There is no reason for a retailer to scan it, however. All they need to see are that you're old enough - any age-restricted item comes up as a prompt on the register - and that it's you in the picture. And don't give the cashier a hard time. They are following laws and store policy as a condition of employment and are not responsible for your butt-hurt.

Butt hurt?
For fucks sake egregore. If you’re offended stay out of it. Nobody here directed anything at you, and everyone here gets to make their own choice regardless of your assumptions.

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I just stand there at the counter, waiting for an optician to notice me, and I hand her my Costco membership card. They will frequently tell me to scan the QR code, I ask to borrow their phone to scan it with. It's kind of funny, to see the reaction when they encounter someone who doesn't have a smartphone.