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« on: September 08, 2016, 12:45 »
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I recieved an email, supposedly from Shutterstock, stating that my W-9 is incorrect. None of my information has changed since 2013 so I'm wondering, is anyone else getting this email? Is it real or a hoax?

I did try to contact SS directly but they don't have a phone number only a web form to fill in and I have no idea how long it will take to get a response.


« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2016, 13:34 »
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I haven't had one of those.  Did you recheck the form on their site?  If it is all correct, you could try refilling it out again and resubmit.

« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2016, 15:34 »
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I've checked everything. It all looks right to me. I filled it out exactly like it's filled out on the letter from the IRS when the number was issued. It's weird.

« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2016, 17:41 »
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If its that long I'm guessing it may have expired? I did get something from Bigstock and reckon its about 3 years since I did it. I NEVER click any links on an email that request information though

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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2016, 18:35 »
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I've had to resubmit my W-9 several times over the 12 years I've been doing this, it's routine, they need them to be up-to-date so I suppose they just send out renewal notices periodically to make sure.


 

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