<prompt> Human: Hey guys, Im looking to rent an apartment in Santa Clara, California. But this rental application is asking for private information including: SSN, Driver license , Bank account number, Credit card name, Credit card account number, and Credit card balance...Isnt this a bit too much? Especially the driver license number, bank account number and credit card account number, isnt giving away all these information basically asking for identity theft? I also really want to rent this place but leaving these fields blank may jeopardize my chances : , was told that Im up against a few other applicants. Can someone with experience shed some light here .I have seen the apartment in person with the agent, she has to keys to the apartment and the gated community.  <response>: Thats weird. I can understand one to pay the deposit and app fee, but normally its paid via cashiers check money order or via an online platform using a cc OR checking account. Call the landlord and ask why he needs this info. 