Can I refuse to give my Social Security number to a business or doctor?
Yes, you can refuse unless you’re
Read MoreYes, you can refuse unless you’re
Read MoreA Social Security number can be used to steal your identity (commonly called identity theft) to commit fraud, open new credit and bank accounts, get medical care/other benefits and obtain employment.
Read MoreNo. A real contest won’t ask for your Social Security number (SSN) over the phone (you’ll have to give it in writing).
Read MoreThe Social Security Administration will only issue a new Social Security number (SSN) in very specific or extreme situations, so it’s not likely that you’d be able to change yours.
Those rare situations in which they might change your SSN are if
Read MoreFederal law requires banks and other financial institutions to put Customer Identification Programs in place to identify and verify the identity of their customers to prevent money laundering and the funding of terrorism.
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