I recently started an application for a position at Walmart, but I encountered something unusual. They asked for 6 digits of my Social Security Number instead of the usual 4. I've applied to several companies before, and I've never seen this requirement during the application process. It made me feel uneasy, and I started questioning whether this was normal or safe. I reached out to some friends and did some research, and it seems that asking for a full or partial SSN during the application stage is not standard practice. Typically, that information is only needed after being hired for things like work authorization and tax forms. I'm really desperate to find work, but this situation has raised a lot of red flags for me regarding identity theft and data security. I'm still considering whether to proceed with the application or not.