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Answers about Identification

Select from the following questions about identification methods used by banks, use of social security numbers, and fingerprints.

  • Is it legal for the bank to request my fingerprint to cash a check?
  • I want to open a new account. What type of identification do I have to present to the bank?
  • The bank required two forms of picture I.D. Can it do that?
  • Can the bank require me to provide my Social Security number?
  • Someone stole my identification, then used it to withdraw funds from my account. The bank closed my account. Can it do that?
  • Can a bank require a beneficiary to provide a Social Security number?
  • An unsolicited bank contacted me (by phone or e-mail) and asked for personal information to open an account. I had not inquired about opening an account.
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