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Is my social and bank information needed when applying for an apartment?

Is my social and bank information needed when applying for an apartment?

Full question:

I am trying to rent a beautiful apartment on Roosevelt Island. There is a credit check fee of $100 and they want me to fill out a rental application with my SS#, bank account numbers, and my signature. Is this normal?? Should I worry about identity theft or fraud?

Category: Debts and Credit
Date: 04/07/2025
State: New York

Answer:

A credit check is a normal procedure.

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