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Hey Nick,
We run checks on every account that is registered with our program. We match SSN's and TIN's to all Payees as part of our standard fraud check procedure. The reason we do this is simple, at the end of the year we need to report all accounts paid over $600 to the IRS, which includes 1) payee, and 2) TIN or SSN.
We do not allow our affiliates to use mis-matched data. In fact, no US sponsor would if they actually matched (or knew how to match) SSNs and TINs to their payees. If you're not comfortable using your SSN, which is totally understandable, your best bet is to incorporate. There are a lot of reasons to incorporate your business, not only for protecting your privacy but for taxes and limiting your liability among other things.
Shoot me an email with your account and if the payout is under $600 for the year I can release what is owed to you. I can't reinstate the account unless you provide us with matched information though.
-Mike C.
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