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

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, stopping criminals from committing fraud. This option is also handy if you don't ...
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Social Security will now ask for a single-use PIN for verification; millions to be segregated

Imagine you just want to update your banking information with Social Security, something you've been doing over the phone for years without any problems. Now, all of a sudden, you're required to have ...
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SSA push to expand online ID verification for phone services sparks backlash

The Social Security Administration will soon start encouraging callers to use its online identity verification tool for more routine services, arguing in a regulatory filing that the mechanism will ...
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I use a duress PIN to protect my data — here’s how it works and why everyone needs one

From two-factor authentication codes to conversations and photos, our phones contain a ton of sensitive data these days. We rely on PINs and biometrics for daily security, but I shudder to think what ...
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Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

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