Small rant: Perhaps I’m getting old and cynical, but the entire process through their sites feels a lil sketchy lol

Sure, it requires the basics, along with your SSN and cellphone to receive a text confirmation. Can’t just be me, right?

Anyways, thanks for answering my crazy questions due to my lack of faith in the safety of the internet in the days of SEO’s. 🤣

  • RustyShackleford@literature.cafeOPEnglish
    3·
    15 hours ago

    Awesome, really appreciate all the details. I’ll make an account for each of the 3 and go from there.

    Sure there is the fear of a data breach since these sites will have my SSN, and breaches seem far too common these days. But if you trust them, I’ll take your word since you’ve taught me far more than I expected to learn asking! The FIS sounds nightmarish.

    Any other information you think might be worth sharing?

    • ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      9 hours ago

      Not that I can think of. That’s a good point you bring up about the data breaches. They will get your SSN regardless of whether you have a free account or not. But you are a bit more volunteering to data breaches with the account. So if that’s a concern you can always freeze/lock your credit without an account. It’s just a bit more of a hassle.

      Glad I could help.