Posts Tagged ‘identity theft’
Don’t Just Give Away Your Social Security Number
Don’t fall into the trappings of identity theft. Many folks hand off their Social Security numbers left and right as if they were handing out a business card. Not too wise, is it? Recently Gap Inc. sent out employee files containing their Social Security numbers to a costumer without realizing it. Pandemonium ensued. Aaron Messing,…
Read MoreUS Citizens Refuse to Provide Social Security Information on Applications
With recent reports of Social Security identity theft piling up, many US citizens are becoming increasingly concerned with providing their Social Security numbers on various applications – from loan fill-outs to IRS forms. Robert Scuder, a 63-year-old retired child services investigator is one of those in alarm. He worries, “I’m concerned about becoming a victim. …
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