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When am I required to provide my Social Security number to a business?

There are a few situations in which you must provide your Social Security (SSN) number to a business…
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Can I refuse to give my Social Security number to a business or doctor?

Yes, you can refuse unless you’re legally required to provide your Social Security number (SSN). However…
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Why is it important to protect my Social Security number?

A Social Security number can be used to steal your identity (commonly called identity theft) to commit fraud…
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Protecting Your Social Security Number at Tax Time

It’s always important to protect your Social Security number (SSN), but it’s extra important to do so around…
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Social Security Number Basics

A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine digit identification number that has become a universal identifier…
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Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB)—also known as the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999—repealed laws…
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Why do I have to give so much information about myself when I open a new bank account?

Federal law requires banks and other financial institutions to put Customer Identification Programs in place…
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When should I get a National Consumer Telecom & Utilities Exchange report?

A National Consumer Telecom & Utilities Exchange (NCTUE) report contains customer data reported by NCTUE…

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