First of all, I do not have an account with this bank, never have, never will. When my husband went to one of their banks to cash a check, they asked for his thumb print. Why? The bank teller told him what she was trained to say: it was for his security, but come on. She couldn’t tell him why that helped him, and he doesn’t even have an account at their bank. They wanted to have him on file for their records. I realize I may sound paranoid, but I think a little paranoia is a good thing, especially when it involves personal security, which is something the citizens of the U.S. seem to be overlooking. Practically everywhere you turn, companies are asking for your social security number. Most people don’t realize the power they’re giving away when they give someone that number. My mother works at a county Social Services, and she knows what can be accessed with those digits - all your public records and personal finances, licenses of all kinds, where you work, how much you earn, accounts, government documents. The public is not taught about the freedoms they hand over, but ignorance is not an excuse and it certainly doesn’t equal bliss. Bank of America is aware of what you’re handing them when you give them your S.S.N. and thumb print. My message is simple, be careful who you trust.