CNET

Locking Your Social Security Number After a Data Breach Can Protect Your Identity. Here's How

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

Some Americans Could Get New Social Security Numbers Under Bill

Under a new bill that just passed, Americans will be able to get a new Social Security number if they’re under age 14 and had ...
Yahoo

Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

Freezing your SSN can save you from serious financial harm. Credit freezes are your free shield against thieves. Your Social Security number is a crucial piece of personal information. It's used for ...
News9

Do I need to verify my identity for Social Security?

Aimed at reducing fraud, the move has raised concerns about how it will impact those relying on Social Security benefits. A new policy requiring many Social Security recipients to verify their ...
WBBJ-TV

Congressman Kustoff’s bill to provide relief to victims of identity theft passes the House

Monday, the House of Representatives passed Congressman David Kustoff’s bill H.R. 5345, the Improving Social Security’s ...
U.S. News & World Report

I Got Scammed: 6 Takeaways From How I Survived and Resolved Identity Theft

Identity theft is more common than you think, and recovery is achievable if you act efficiently and decisively. Be sure to report your case to your bank, the relevant companies and the FTC, and take ...
SignalSCV

Signs of Identity Theft: What to Watch For

Identity theft is a growing concern in today’s digital world, with more than 5.7 million cases of fraud and identity theft reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2024 (an increase from 4.7 ...