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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, ...

Social Security alert: SSA warns never do this with your card

While you may think taking this precaution to protect your card will make it safer, it actually makes it less secure. Here's ...

2026 Social Security COLA Countdown: Here's Exactly When We'll Get the Number and How Much Retirees Can Expect.

Next year's COLA is likely going to come in above the most recent pay bump for retirees. With most of the data available for ...

DOGE put your Social Security Number on a cloud server with up to a 65% risk of getting hacked: Senate report

The unsecured database also holds dates of birth, parents' names, and other personal information—and Russia, China, and Iran ...

Has your Social Security Card been lost or stolen? What are the dangers and what to do

Losing your Social Security card, or discovering it's been stolen, can put your financial security at serious risk, so what should you do if you have lost it or had it robbed? Here ...

New Social Security Scam Targets Seniors Over Email

More than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits and are vulnerable to scams threatening their monthly ...

Never do this to your Social Security card, feds warn

The Social Security Administration said you should never laminate your physical Social Security card. Doing so can prevent ...