It's possible, but changing your Social Security number is a big decision. We'll give you the details on how and why you'd want to.

Check if your Social Security number was stolen in the massive data theft and what to do to secure your personal information. Clifford led How To coverage. He spent a handful of years at Peachpit ...

When you’re asked for your number, the Social Security Administration recommends asking the requester why it’s needed, how it will be used and what happens if you decline to share it.

Unlike your phone number, you can't change your Social Security number at the drop of a hat. You'll need to request a change from the SSA with a legitimate reason and proof to substantiate your ...

If your Social Security information is stolen, you're at risk of identity theft. In some cases, people have been able to access bank accounts that do not belong to them by using an individual's ...

Don't get tricked: How to check if your Social Security number was part of data breach Websites that only require name, birthday date and birth place can help you figure out if a person's ...

Your Social Security number (SSN), a unique identifier issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA), is meant to stay with you for life and never change.However, there are instances where ...

The suspended Social Security number scam usually begins with a phone call or robocall. Criminals will often spoof the Social Security Administration phone number. This makes the caller ID look ...