Is it safe to give my home address to technical support over the phone?

Hi, I have just spoken to Apple' technical support over the phone in regards to my Apple Care Plan' compatibility, during the conversation the guy I was talking to asked me what my home address was, hesitating I gave it to him however, when I asked him why did he needed that information for, he gave me a very weak answer, he said "I'm not sure, I think It is part of the procedure" - Now I am doubting on what the reason is to ask for such info, So does anyone knows why Apple requires home addresses? Thanks

Are you sure you spoke to Apple? Or did you get the number from a Google search?
If it's from Google, it was most likely not Apple, but a third party outfit and I would not trust much of anything they'd claim. Applecare is sold to match specific devices - your home address has absolutely nothing to do with purchasing it.
Apple's numbers are here:
http://www.apple.com/contact/
If you have a question re. Applecare, why don't you post it here - maybe we can answer it.

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