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« on: November 26, 2006, 07:40:47 AM »

At the mall the other day, a major local radio station had a drawing.
I won 4 tickets to Disneyland, which is great. I had to fill out an affy on the spot.  They asked for my S.S.# and Driver's License.  They assured me it was only for tax purposes.  Anyone out there have any thoughts on this issue?
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« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2006, 07:49:42 AM »

there are alot of sponsors that ask for that but you can ask them if all the info is necessary, sometimes they let you just give them one or the other.
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« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2006, 11:20:10 AM »

any win over $600 has to be reported to the IRS, and to be issued a 1099 form (prize winners tax form) they need your SS#.
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« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2006, 07:45:51 AM »

In this day and age, I would never give out my SSN unless absolutely necessary.  In your circumstance, the radio station doesn't need your SSN unless you are the winner.  And, if you do win, they can get it from you before they give you the prize.  Why do they need everyone's SSN on an entry form?  Now they have your name, address, probably DOB, and your SSN.  What more do they need to, in effect, become YOU !  Also, that info is now floating around somewhere.  Do you trust a radio station to protect your most important information?  My advice: Watch your credit report and your bank account.
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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2006, 12:42:40 PM »

Thank you all for your advice.  I already won the tickets (it will be mailed to me).  I could have gone to the station in Los Angeles, but it was too far for me, as I don't drive the freeways.  The S.S.# was not requested on the entry form.  They told me that even though the prize was under $600.00, they still have to send the information to the IRS.  I don't need to report it to the IRS.  I decided to trust them and faxed them the information.  They said they never had any problems with ID theft with their contestants.  They are one of the biggest radio stations in LA.  I'll let you  know if I made a mistake.  Hope not!
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2006, 12:51:41 PM »

I don't think you did this is becoming common with a few sweepstakes  even for values of only $10.00 !
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