How was DirecTV able to see my credit report without my social security number?

[QuestionMaker2009]

How can DirectTV inquire my credit report without the social security number?

I called them a couple of days ago asking for a quote. They asked me for my social to do a credit check, and I denied. Then, they told me whether they could use my name and address to verify credit, and I agreed. Now Experian shows a new inquiry from DirecTV in my credit report.

How could they check it if I did provide no social security???

 

[falsifiable1]

They used your name and address. Since that combination matched your credit report, it worked!

 

[YahooUser1]

These agencies know a lot.

 

[SpecialEd]

With your name and address