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stopdiggin

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3. date of birth is absolutely commonplace for any kind of medical

Reply to Shermann (Original post)

Tue Feb 3, 2026, 06:32 PM

Feb 3

it is THE number that they use (in common, and across platform) to access your file(s)

Having said that - exercising real caution with any kind of phone call coming YOUR direction - is basic common sense.

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Companies requiring identity confirmation when calling YOU [View all] Shermann Feb 3 OP

I never give my SSN. If I have concerns, I hang up and call the office myself Raven123 Feb 3 #1

I refuse to provide personal info Bluestocking Feb 3 #2

date of birth is absolutely commonplace for any kind of medical stopdiggin Feb 3 #3

If I google myself, my date of birth, my address, my phone number, e-mail, names of my relatives, my salary, all pop up. Midnight Writer Feb 3 #4

I am a bit jaded about these things, but my private info isn't THAT easily searchable. Shermann Feb 3 #6

I Don't Answer the Phone OC375 Feb 3 #5

As a young woman moving to the big city - TBF Feb 5 #9

Best to call them at their publically published number. GAJMac Feb 4 #7

My MDs office called (I didn't pick up) and at the end of the message Nittersing Feb 5 #8