Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down

Learn how to lock your Social Security number for free to prevent employment fraud and identity theft using E-Verify or by ...
CNET on MSN

It's Easy to Lock Your Social Security Number and 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, ...
Forbes

Social Security Identity Verification Could Deny Or Delay Benefits For Millions

A leaked Social Security Administration memo has unveiled a supposed Trump administration plan that could upend the benefits system for millions of Americans. Obtained by investigative outlet Popular ...
NBC DFW

Social Security Administration to emphasize in-person office visits to curb identity fraud

As the Social Security Administration seeks to curb identity fraud, more people will now be required to visit an office to prove their identity for new benefit claims and direct deposit changes. In ...
USA Today

Social Security agency to require in-person or online identity confirmation

To better protect from fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration announced it’ll be implementing “stronger identity verification procedures,” including requiring millions of recipients and ...
WGAL

Smucker introduces bill to protect children from Social Security fraud

Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., has introduced the Social Security Child Protection Act, which is aimed at safeguarding children from identity theft when their Social Security cards are lost or stolen.The ...