World Pass from Theme Park Land - Asking for SS#?

[MAmouse]

I live in the US and I recently ordered 10 day World Pass tickets from Theme Park Land. Per the instructions on the web site, I faxed them a copy of my credit card - front and back. Today I received an email from them telling me they need my social security # to verify the credit card with the bank. I'm not very comfortable with this idea and wondered if anyone has had a similar request?

 

[Boo Mc]

I don't think I'd be comfortable with that either but I've never ordered tickets from them so I don't know their procedure. I've never had to give any other company or store my SS # when I've ordered things via phone or internet so I'd be supicious if I were you.

 

[mad4themouse]

That really sounds odd and would send up a red flag for me. Your SS# is not something that a merchant should be requesting. I would contact my credit card company to check this out. Something just does not sound right.

 

[Kallison]

I wouldn't give it either -- I thought they were no longer shipping to the U.S. the 10 day passes? I am so confused!!

 

[aurora.in.wa]

I wouldn't do it if I were you! I've never heard of a company needing a SS# to charge a credit card. In fact, I used to process cc transactions online at my last job and nowhere on the submition form did it ask for, or have a space for, the cc holder's SS#. I'd be suspicious of someone trying to "steal" your identity. Call the company and ask them about this--if they insist you must give it to them, do business with someone else.

 

[Tandyc]

I bought 10 world passes also. Last week they sent a letter confirming everything I had faxed them. (Name, Amounts, credit cards # ect) They did NOT ask for my social security#. I would think if they need yours they would need everyone who purchases from them. This sounds very suspect to me.

The only reason I posted is because we must have purchased them at about the sametime and are being treated differently.

Hope it works out.

 

[MAmouse]

Thanks to all who responded! Today, I received another email from Theme Park Land informing me they will no longer be able to ship to the US. I must have just missed the cut-off but I'm glad since that request for my SS# really changed my mind about doing business with them. I'll just have to get my passes elsewhere.

 

[jcanary]

Did you check out Paramount international travel for their fun in the sun. They are good for 30 days and they cost 310 for an adult. I think that's a great price. This includes admission to Kennedy Space center and a number of other non disney parks. This pass is good for all disney parks, water parks, PI, I believe Dq, etc.

 

[jk1]

Paramount International also offers the 10 day pass.

 

[Kallison]

Where are the details about Fun in the Sun on the Paramount website please? That price is cheaper than the 10 day world pass.