We've written many times about Social Security number theft
and you can read more about it and what to do if your number
is compromised at our Identity Theft Information Center.
With an estimated 3.5 million SSNs stolen every year (based
on research findings from Javelin Strategy), we're taking a
step back to explore in more detail exactly how numbers are
stolen and what you can do to protect yours.
In fact, according to the same research, more than two in
every five identity thefts come from stolen wallets or
physical paperwork and only one-in-ten originates on the
Internet.
You may be surprised at the variety of other techniques crooks
use to get hold of your Social Security number.
Click here to read the full article.
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