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How can you protect your social security number?   


Jane Martin
@Jane.Martin · Posted 15 Dec. 2021


Kelly Jackson
@Kelly.Jackson · Posted 15 Dec. 2021

There are certain steps by which you can protect your social security number: 

1. Be aware of social engineering tactics

2. Change your social security number

3. Choose a social security number that is easy to remember

One of the most important things people should do is to protect social security numbers. It might be hard to remember if the SSN card is lost, but it's easy to determine if your credit card has been stolen. With your credit card, someone can make purchases and build up a debt which you will have to pay off. On the other hand, there are no limits on what someone can do with your SSN.


Peter Clark
@Peter.Clark · Posted 15 Dec. 2021

An individual's social security number is one of the most sensitive pieces of personal information they can provide. The government’s purpose for collecting this data is to ensure that there is a record that matches an individual’s name and other personal information. However, recent research suggests that an individual’s SSN can be a treasure trove of very compromising data about them, including their age, address, and even their ethnicity. Moreover, malicious actors have been known to use SSNs to commit all kinds of crimes starting from identity theft to tax evasion. In any case, it's always better to be safe than sorry. Here are some tips on how you can protect your social security number:

- Always keep your social security card in a safe place 

- Never write your SSN


Lily Campbell
@Lily.Campbell · Posted 15 Dec. 2021

Your social security number is the key to many things. It may be used for employment, to apply for government benefits, or even to open a bank account. There are many ways you can protect your social security number and keep yourself safe. The first thing you need to do is find out which documents you have that list your social security number (SSN) and then take steps to safeguard them. You have to look through your financial institutions' privacy policies and opt-out of any marketing offers.


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