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

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 their card stolen.

The Treasury Department granted Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency access to its payment systems this week, a decision that drew large amounts of criticism from federal employees, ...

With most of your life attached to these nine numbers, your Social Security number (SSN) is incredibly important to keep safe. That’s why it is crucial to pay attention to signs that your SSN may have ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a new rule to stop Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal information from being sold. The proposed regulation would subject ...

IdentityForce exceeds standard credit card and Social Security number protection because it actively prevents data breaches instead of merely reviewing them. The program provides strong evaluation ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced a major update. Starting this summer, Americans with a "My Social Security" account will be able to access their digital Social Security number ...

While the number of replacement Social Security cards has decreased, the number of less-secure printouts SSA distributes has increased, auditors find. The Social Security Administration should do more ...

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This column will discuss a special procedure that the Social Security Administration routinely uses to help individuals ...