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Your Social Security number is the key that unlocks your credit, your job history, and much of your financial life, which is why having it exposed can feel like a five-alarm fire. Yet even in serious ...

Identity theft is becoming more common as scammers target more and more Americans each year. It can be stressful to consider what could happen if cyber criminals manage to access your Social Security ...

The launch of the 24/7 'my Social Security' portal comes at a pivotal time as the SSA faces an increasing number of retirees, particularly with the Baby Boomer generation entering the program.

'Americans may be susceptible to widespread identity theft, may lose vital healthcare and food benefits,' and may need new Social Security numbers, according to the complaint The private data of every ...

With all the talk about security breaches, it can feel scary to give out your Social Security number (SSN) or any other personal information. After all, that number can help scammers take advantage of ...