Pay pal requiring social sec

[Knfcollector]

What is up with pay pal randomly requiring social security numbers and other private information so that you may use the funds deposited in your account?  

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@Knfcollector 

This includes viewing the disclosures, user agreement and confirming your identity with us.......

https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/what-can-i-do-with-my-personal-paypal-account,-paypal-ca...

What information does PayPal verify? 
Personal information we verify can include your name, physical address, date of birth, and Individual Tax ID/Social Security number. For business entity verification, we may request for your Business Registration document, Certificate of Good Standing as well as a document to validate your business address. 

https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/PayPal%E2%80%99s-Customer-Identification-Program-(CIP)-a...