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Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

TransUnion hack has put 4.4 million Americans’ personal data at risk, including Social Security — how to protect yourself before it’s too late

“While most of the previous attacks have exposed sensitive but less critical information, the compromise of SSNs creates far ...
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Locking your SSN could shield you from identity fraud

Locking your Social Security Number (SSN) is a crucial step in protecting against identity theft, as highlighted by recent ...

Why would your child have a credit report? Because the scammers stole their identity.

"One of the reasons that children's identities are so appealing to the bad actors is because kids don't engage in the world ...

DOGE put your Social Security Number on a cloud server with up to a 65% risk of getting hacked: Senate report

The unsecured database also holds dates of birth, parents' names, and other personal information—and Russia, China, and Iran ...

How do I protect myself from identity theft?

Answer: You’ve discovered the oxymoron inherent in an identity theft protection service. Such companies can’t actually ...
U.S. News & World Report

I Got Scammed: 6 Takeaways From How I Survived and Resolved Identity Theft

Identity theft is more common than you think, and recovery is achievable if you act efficiently and decisively. Be sure to report your case to your bank, the relevant companies and the FTC, and take ...
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Social Security Adding Measures to Mitigate Fraud

The Social Security Administration announced that it will debut a security authentication PIN feature in August and is phasing out payments by paper check, starting September 30. Both measures attempt ...