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15 Tips to Protect Your Social Security Number From Scams

April 10, 2023 · Personal Finance
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Consider getting an identity protection service

Did you know that you can even register with an identity protection service? We’re talking about LifeLock, IdentityForce, and even Identity Guard. These companies charge monthly fees that usually start at $10ection service?

We’re talking about LifeLock, IdentityForce, and even Identity Guard. These companies charge monthly fees that usually start at $10. Also, banks and credit unions have packages they sell to customers, like other major credit rating companies such as Experian and TransUnion. The majority of these credit monitoring services will offer you various identity protection tools and services.

Don’t forget to protect your child’s SSN

While you’re focusing on protecting your own Social Security Number, you have to make sure you’re just as careful with your children’s numbers. This is oftentimes the biggest issue when you’re paying a visit to the doctor’s office.

Luckily, the vast majority of medical facilities would be more than happy to use an insurance account number rather than your or your child’s SSN.

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