Hi Soshi99, I just wanted to offer some information. Even though you may not see people at apartment and car shops (for test drive) when they ask for your ID....when you are test driving the car or touring the apartment, someone else is scanning and/or copying your ID. I know this because I did a test drive at a luxury vehicle dealership and the sales associate told me that they (all dealerships) scan the bar code on the back of your license and they copy it while you are not able to see it being done. Same for apartments.
And I would agree with the storage shops where you "discreetly" take several pictures; those security cameras are recording you (as are the cameras at apartment communities and auto dealerships). All they need is a PI or website they can pay to join and can look up your license tag to get all the info they want.
I have stayed away from these shops since I have learned what they do behind your back with your real ID. I do not want to be in the data base of all these companies that we shop where this is a requirement.
Another thing I have started doing is not giving my real name to any shop, and actually I rarely ever give a last name. I do put in the shop notes the alias I used, if there is a place that only goes to the MSC and NOT to the client. There are just too many desperate people out there or those that have mental issues. There is no reason for them to have my real information. After all, we are MYSTERY shoppers. Letting them know our real name, address, phone number, email, etc. takes the mystery out of it.