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Hi, I really do not know under which topic my question should be, but I do appreciate if you can send me a reply.
Asked on Aug 01st, 2012 on Business Law - New Hampshire
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Last Saturday for the 2nd time, I had a Sears technician (different technician) into my house to check my refrigerator, just like the first time, at the end he asked for a $75.00 and I wrote a check, then he asked for my drivers license which I gave him. Then he dialed a number on her cellphone and started to give away and release all my information like: name, date of birth, address, full bank account no. drivers license no ..... without asking my permission. At the beginning, I thought he was talking to Sears then I found out that it was not Sears and I have not found out yet. I was so shocked and asked him why did he do so? He did not even explain to me which company he was talking and why he was releasing my information without my authorization. I could have given him cash, if I knew he would do so. I have filed a claim in Sears but have not heard from them. Please be so kind to guide me. Thank you in advance.
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Many businesses use a check verification service. The purpose of the service is to make sure that your account is valid and is owned by the same person as the one presenting the driver's license. Your bank account information is not private once you hand your personal check to someone, nor is your driver's license information once you provide it. If you did not wish this information to be available to the service provider, you did not have to provide it -- you could, as you note, have paid in cash.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2012 at 10:35 AM