Online they asked for my DD214 or my discharge paper, that was all. I sent them the discharge cert.
Then they wanted ALL the stuff I listed. They asked for my SS# which I gave them on the online application, but then they said wanted a photo of the actual card. Who has EVER asked you for the actual card?
They said if I couldn't show them my card, which I haven't seen since 1962, I could contact the SS Admin to get a replacement. I said I've never needed it so , no. Then he said I could send them a copy of my mortgage or I could send them a copy of my last tax return. I said no to both. They then said I could contact the IRS and get a statement from them with my name/address on it.
Does this sound like they're trying to validate my service to you?
All this AFTER they sent me the credit card.
I have nothing to hide but screw them.