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Identity Protection in a Digital Age: Safeguarding Your Social Security Number - FFC 281

Stephen Crawford of Clarity Wealth explains how a Social Security number has become central to personal finances and outlines practical steps to reduce identity fraud, especially illegal employment and unauthorized access to government records. He recommends using the free E-Verify self-lock to prevent someone from using your SSN for employment at E-Verify employers (renewable yearly and unlockable when needed), and requesting an electronic access block from the Social Security Administration to stop online or automated access or changes to your SSA record. He also advises freezing credit reports with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to block new credit, and getting an IRS Identity Protection PIN to make fraudulent tax filing difficult. He notes these protections require secure recordkeeping and reminders to renew or temporarily unlock them when applying for jobs, mortgages, or credit. 00:00 Why SSN Is Targeted 00:20 Two Main Fraud Paths 00:46 E Verify Self Lock 01:20 SSA Access Block 02:06 Freeze Credit Reports 02:20 Get IRS IP PIN 02:40 Maintain Your Locks 03:07 Control Not Fear 03:20 Wrap Up And Subscribe