Name, address, home phone, work phone, date of birth, AOL account name and password, credit card number and expiration date, social security number, and mother's maiden name were among the items requested. The first time I talked to him, he hadn't heard anything about it and sounded bemused. All told, the site's lifespan was less than 24 hours. Don't believe everything that pops into your inbox . E-mail return addresses are simple to forge.
Looks can deceive.
Neither company was aware of the use. Be careful with your personal information. On a secure server run by a trusted party, you shouldn't worry about your credit card info any more than you do when you hand the card to a clerk. But if you have any doubts, refrain. Few entities other than employers have the legal right to ask for your social security number.