survivalshop Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 It seems now that to log into my SS account , I need to give my cell phone # , so they can text me that I'm accessing my account. WTF They say its an Executive order to protect my info . Starting in August 2016, Social Security is adding a new step to protect your privacy as a my Social Security user. This new requirement is the result of an executive order for federal agencies to provide more secure authentication for their online services. Any agency that provides online access to a customer’s personal information must use multifactor authentication. When you sign in at ssa.gov/myaccount with your username and password, we will ask you to add your text-enabled cell phone number. The purpose of providing your cell phone number is that, each time you log in to your account with your username and password, we will send you a one-time security code you must also enter to log in successfully to your account. Each time you sign into your account, you will complete two steps: Step 1: Enter your username and password. Step 2: Enter the security code we text to your cell phone (cell phone provider's text message and data rates may apply). The process of using a one-time security code in addition to a username and password is one form of “multifactor authentication,” which means we are using more than one method to make sure you are the actual owner of your account. If you do not have a text-enabled cell phone or you do not wish to provide your cell phone number, you will not be able to access your my Social Security account. If you are unable or choose not to use my Social Security, there are other ways you can contact us. To learn more, please review the Frequently Asked Questions found here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Kinda have us over a barrel on this one, don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 I don't own one sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 SS, Obutthead just wants to know where you are so he can give his list to the BoB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted July 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 1 hour ago, shepp said: I don't own one sorry This is for my account since I'm on SS. ,as anyone else on SS . if you don't have cell phone with text messaging , you will have to call & wait for days to check your account if there is an issue , I haven't went in mine for years , as long as I get my $$ deposited , no need . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Well im not giving them my number...they can keep their measly $6,505 monthly deposit Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger43 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) I use a screening company to check prospective tenants for rental properties I manage. They check public records, credit, an eviction database and criminal background. They use this system. When I log in to order a check or access the information, I get an immediate text of a six digit number, which I have to input in order to access the site. It does do a much better job of protecting the personal data of prospective tenants, which is a good idea. Not sure I want government using my cell phone, but the system does protect my business clients' information. Edited July 30, 2016 by slugger43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 1 hour ago, washguy said: Well im not giving them my number...they can keep their measly $6,505 monthly deposit Wash they don't get my cell number and check still comes. Do you only get $6500 a month, WOW that must be the minimum for Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) They need your cell number so they can know your location and when time comes they can take your guns when your not at home. Because if you are collecting ss benifits you DONT need your guns. Edited July 30, 2016 by MikedaddyH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger43 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 2 hours ago, mrmackc said: they don't get my cell number and check still comes. Do you only get $6500 a month, WOW that must be the minimum for Texas. no, no...he's fine. You mis-read. He said $6505. Hes WAY over the minimum............ 57 minutes ago, MikedaddyH said: They need your cell number so they can know your location and when time comes they can take your guns when your not at home. Because if you are collecting ss benifits you DONT need your guns. Next thing you know the bass-turds will want the combination to my damn gun safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted July 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Well , if they are giving away my SS# & personal data away to Hacker's , might as well give them my cell # too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Everyone that wants your cell number already has it. Why would you ever need to call Social Security? (they send you two every year, one saying your Medicare went up and your benefits will be less and a form to tell you you can't deduct anything on your income taxes!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 It is simply a secondary verification. My bank does the same thing if I log in from a computer I haven't used before or if my security software erases the bank's cookie. I suppose Hillary's emails scared them and the IRS doesn't want everyone to know who they discriminated against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Funny my bank did just that this morning when I went to log in , first time it has ever happened . I can tell you I have no problem with my bank having my cell phone # , but this controlled Government , no way , don't trust them as far as I can throw them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 1 hour ago, survivalshop said: Funny my bank did just that this morning when I went to log in , first time it has ever happened . I can tell you I have no problem with my bank having my cell phone # , but this controlled Government , no way , don't trust them as far as I can throw them. Agreed. Particularly the IRS, or as it is otherwise know, Administration hit squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Seems like they have changed their minds . http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2016/08/14/social-security-amends-verification-method-after-backlash/88722194/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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