It’s vital that you take swift and robust action to help protect yourself from identity theft if you know, or have reason to believe, that your Social Security number’s been compromised. Here are the steps to
If you don't want to use a Social Security online account, consider blocking electronic access so no one else can set up an account using your compromised Social Security number. You can stop all electronic and automated telephone access to your Social Security information. If you l...
If you believe that you've been the victim of this type of identity theft, here is what to do if someone has your Social Security Number. Contact the Social Security Administration Report identity theft to the FTC Request a credit freeze Contact any companies involved Contact the Social...
Due to concern that this could be falsified, the Social Security Administration instead voted to have it represent a group number. Thus far, no Social Security numbers have been reused, though there have been some cases in which two people were issued the same number.67 Important Scammers are...
Your social security number is perhaps the most sensitive piece of data that can be compromised. Paired with other basic identifying information, it allows someone to apply for government benefits, take out a loan or credit card, open a bank account, file a tax return, or get healthcare in...
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It’s easier than ever for scammers to get your SSN. Learn what someone can do with your Social Security number (and how to keep it safe).
Stolen data – including millions of Social Security numbers — can be bought on the Dark Web for as little as $2 each. In this guide, we’ll explain how to tell if your SSN has been compromised and how to protect yourself against identity theft, fraud, and SSN theft. ...
The tool even shows the last four digits of the compromised Social Security numbers, making it easier to confirm if your information is at risk. How to protect yourself if you're breached If you’ve checked Pentester’s website and discovered that you’re one of the billio...
Caller name: Social Security Number Administration Caller type: Scammer/Fraudster +1 (808) 983-9959 called my cell saying they were from the SSA and had been trying to reach me (false) to let me know that my SSN has been compromised by someone in Texas and I should call (they gave an...