I am a Verizon customer and when Verizon offered satellite TV service through Direct TV (DTV) I called them to order TV service. The operator asked fror my SS Number and I refused. I was told that this information was needed to check my credit worthiness. I had been a good Verizon customer for several years and I asked why they need a credit check, I was told that this was a DTV requirement. Then he asked for a valid credit card number, again "just to check my credit status". I spcifically asked if my credit card will be charged any... read full review »