How to Lock Your Social Security Number — and Why You Should

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 You can put a “lock” on your Social Security record, somewhat similar to a credit freeze. larry1235 / Shutterstock.com

If you’ve ever been a victim of identity theft or a security breach — basically all of us, at this point — you’ve probably heard recommendations like “monitor your credit reports” or “freeze your credit.” But one much less common piece of advice is “lock up your Social Security number.” Maybe you didn’t even know that was possible. But because there are so many ways hackers can use your Social…

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