fatbrit

The company is interested in protecting itself. I don't really think it gives two hoots about her.

Friend of mine discovered someone had taken out a Discover card using his SSN but a different name. When he called Discover to ask them to close the account they refused since the card holder was paying the bill on time. Took an attorney's letter before they acquiesced.

USBound

she could STILL be doing that anyways... steal someone elses ID.

ugacrew

With HER picture on it? It's not impossible but it's much more difficult to present that than a credit card that she's acquired from dumpster diving. It's not fail proof but it make is increasingly more difficult to commit fraud.

augigi

What rubbish - I'm sure she has a passport they could use as a GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID.. just not a local one, so some idiot won't do it. And you're trying to sign up to give them money? I'd tell them to shove it.

Yes, state ID definitely has address info... it's proof of residency as well as identity.

ugacrew

It also proves that you live at the place that's receiving the equipment. Quick question Melly, I know you are renting your flat, does it provide you with permission to mount the Dish on the exterior? I know that there are some cases with renting you can not make any modifications to the property. I also know there are some rentals that have deals with certain installers that will allow you to place a dish on the balcony or off to the side of it.

mellybrown

ye we can mount a dish no probs. and I will learn to drive just not yet!! I cant even cross a road let alone drive on it, and i am totally skint!!

and direct tv are (i believe) GHEY!

ugacrew

Well go for it. Learn to drive in a car park and then progress to something else. That's where I learned. Plus having my parents there made me feel better about braving the streets. It's nerve wrecking but you'll start to like it and it will actually be fun. It is for me.

Enjoy your Dish!

meauxna

I thought we determined it's "teh ghey"?

mellybrown

damn

ok

its teh ghey!

Bob

what, a photocopy that you send them? how are they to know that's you?

ugacrew

You picture ID will have your address on it. This occurs when the tech comes out to your house to install it. Not when you make the initial order on the phone.

sloulamp

Mine does, I'm in VA

Bob

I've never had them asking for a photo ID...you must be a bit more shifty

ugacrew

Depends on who you're dealing with. The Dish guys are all independent contractors and may not follow the same policies set forth.

As to being shitfty.....watch me, lol.

lapin_windstar

But not necessarily the address you live at - some states won't send you a replacement card when you change your address unless you specifically asked for it.