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> How the fuck are they able to know that?

This is a good question, that I'd like to see answered too -- if anyone here knows.

On a related (only to me) note: Is there any way that I can set a watcher on your comment to notify me if there is a response to it?

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I'm just guessing, but they could be using info that was obtained when a user was trying to get a loan. Typically, your info is sent to multiple lenders so you can get the best rate. Somebody could be collecting the info somewhere along the line.

It looks like it's part of Equifax, which also does credit reports -- they already have name, address, social, etc. Not sure how they would get the salary info, though, unless the company or the IRS disclosed it.

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