The unauthorized use of Social Security numbers (SSNs) reportedly impacts 7 percent of all documented cases of identity theft ...

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

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has provided an update on its identity proofing requirements that will change next week. The official SSA account posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: ...

I am very concerned about Elon Musk and the so-called DOGE team getting access to my Social Security number and personal financial information through their government office ...

Here's when it's safe to share your Social Security Number and what to do if your private info was exposed in a data breach.

Hertz, the rental car giant, recently confirmed that customer information was exposed through a cyberattack on one of its software vendors.

In a significant update for Social Security beneficiaries, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued an important ...

There are a lot of bad things that can happen in our “golden years,” and one of them is identity theft. Think about it. You ...

Whether it's a stolen Social Security number or credit card information, being a victim of identity theft can be a big headache, especially if you don't discover it for weeks or even months.

Hackers are constantly dreaming up new scams to get ahold of your Social Security number ... loans in your name without your knowledge. Identity theft can wreck your credit and cost you hours ...