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What Is a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)? Everything You Need To Know

Ever tried filing taxes, opening a U.S. bank account, or applying for a loan and hit a wall because you don’t have a Social Security Number? That’s where a taxpayer identification number (or TIN) can ...
Forbes

What You Need To Know—And Do—About The Massive Social Security Numbers Breach

It’s impossible to know at this time exactly how many accounts were stolen, but court documents suggest it could be “billions.” An analysis made by Atlas Data ...
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Guide to changing your Social Security number

Your Social Security Number (SSN) is a vital piece of personal information that requires careful protection. In the United ...
U.S. News & World Report

6 Tax Scams and How to Avoid Them

Scammers use recent news events as a legitimate-sounding way to get your personal information and bank account numbers. The IRS will never email, text, call or send a message on social media asking ...
CNET

Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, including U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, LIFE magazine ...
Reader's Digest

5 Reasons You May Want to Change Your Social Security Number—and How to Do It

After the most recent data breach, many people are wondering: Can you change your Social Security number? Here's what experts say. Thieves are constantly finding new ways to scam people, and ...