Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works
Credit freezes are your free shield against thieves. fstop123/Getty Images Your Social Security number is a crucial piece of personal information. It's used for everything from getting a new job to securing lines of credit, making it a prime target for identity thieves. This nine-digit number is linked to health benefits, taxes and more. As we see major breaches happen more and more often, protecting your SSN is more important than ever. You can pay for monitoring, but there is a tougher, free