2025年2月17日 · With that said, if you happen to find your Social Security number or other sensitive data on the dark web, here are some steps you can take. 1. Don’t Panic. It’s important that you don’t freak out just because you find out that your information is …

2 天之前 · Proving identity is only required when applying for cash benefits or to change direct deposit information. In-person verification of identity will only be required at a local Social Security office if unable to use Social Security’s online service with a personal my Social Security account. People receiving benefits also may change their banking information using automatic enrollment ...

2025年2月17日 · A report written by the SSA’s inspector general in 2023 found that 98 percent of those aged 100 or older in the Social Security databases are not in receipt of any benefits. The report added ...

2024年9月11日 · You may be concerned if your Social Security number (SSN) was found on the dark web following the recent breach that, according to CNBC, exposed almost three billion SSNs. National Public Data, a company that conducts background checks, suffered a data breach involving SSNs, email addresses, phone numbers and home addresses.

2024年8月25日 · Websites that only require name, birthday date and birth place can help you figure out if a person's information was stolen and don't require them to submit their SSNs.

2024年8月19日 · Two cybersecurity firms launch separate websites that can tell you if your personal information, including Social Security number, was exposed in the National Public Data breach.

2025年3月18日 · WASHINGTON (AP) — In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone. Beginning March 31st, people will no longer be able to verify their identity to the SSA over the phone and ...

2021年4月27日 · Both Stringer and Joseph strongly recommend that individuals with their Social Security numbers found on the dark web do the following: Create a mySocial Security account with the Social Security Administration. You are doing this to claim your Social Security number and ward off anyone else from creating an account in your name.

2025年3月7日 · The Department of Government Efficiency is sifting through $1.6 trillion worth of Social Security payments -- records that include a person's name, birth date and how much they earn -- in an anti ...

2025年2月20日 · A July 2024 report from Social Security's inspector general stated that from fiscal years 2015 through 2022, the agency paid out almost $8.6 trillion in benefits, including $71.8 billion — or ...