Posts Tagged ‘SSN’
Are the Days of Social Security Numbers Numbered?
Your social security number is essentially your identity, as it essentially acts as your password for everything from loans to taxes. Having this one number may seem convenient, but if it’s easy for you to use, then it’s easy for fraudsters as well. Social Security numbers were first issued nearly 80 years ago, but at…
Read MoreA Brief History of Social Security Numbers
Most people in the U.S. have Social Security numbers. You usually need them if you’re applying for a job, collecting government benefits or applying for a credit card. Your Social Security card is tied to very sensitive, important data about yourself, so it goes without saying that you should be very cautious about giving it…
Read MoreAlternative Ways of Sharing Identity Information
The Better Business Bureau is finally taking reality into consideration and suggesting businesses, schools and health providers find a better way of identifying employees, students and patients. With Social Security fraud at all time highs the BBS advices folks who are being asked for their Social Security numbers by the above identities to inquire under…
Read MoreDon’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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