Is it safe to give out my driver's license number?

Is it safe to give out my driver's license number?

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I would always give out your driver's license number opposed to your social security number if you have that option, because a diver's license number really can't affect you as far as your identity is concerned when it comes to financial fraud. Maybe it's more risky when it comes to criminal fraud, as someone can get a drivers license under your name and they can essentially drive as you and get pulled over for a DWI as you and skip court as you. That's a problem, but giving out your social security number is a lot worse. So if it comes to giving out one or the other, I'd give out your driver's license number.