Your Social Security number is the unique identifier that connects your financial, government and personal records. Here's how to keep it safe.

Protect your identity with a little-known, free security measure. Learn how to lock your Social Security number and add an extra layer of defense against identity thieves.

If your wallet is lost or stolen, and you keep your SSN card in there, it will be messier than losing just money or your ID. Don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet or purse. Skip jotting ...

REAL ID is the new federal requirement for state-issued driver licenses and non-driver IDs to help prevent fraudulent ...

BANGOR (WGME) -- An 87-year-old Maine man will have to pay back over $175,000 after using his dead brother's identity for ...

Insights Your social security number is highly personal.  Don’t give your SSN to strangers, no matter where they work. ...

individuals must visit a Driver Licensing Regional Office and present one proof of identity, one proof of social security, and two proofs of residency. This requirement is part of the federal REAL ID ...

Kellis Dion Jackson was sentenced to six years for fraudulently using an SSN and theft of government benefits.

Obtaining a replacement Social Security card is a straightforward process, whether online or in person, depending on eligibility. For U.S. citizens over 18, with a valid U.S. maili ...

Over 67 million American retirees receive a monthly Social Security check, but the program is facing a crisis. The Social Security Board of Trustees project that by 2035, there will only be enough ...

Three public high schools in Arlington are stepping up security measures after a trespassing incident at Yorktown last week.

However, there are things you can do to keep your Social Security number safe and limit the risk that a stolen number can be used against you. Here's what to consider when keeping your Social Security ...