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It's Worth Repeating: Social Security Cards and Wallets Do Not Mix
Posted on Jun 27, 2007 by Michelle Pastor
I give a number of identity theft seminars every year and at each seminar, at least one of the attendees will admit to carrying around their Social Security card in their wallet or purse.
In this day and age, and with all we know about identity theft, I'm shocked that some people still carry their social security card on them. Most of the guilty parties say that they realize it's a potential problem, but they have never gotten around to taking the card out. Others have said that they just didn't know it was dangerous.
If you still have your social security card in your purse or wallet, take it out immediately! One client of mine lost her purse a while ago and while up to this point she hasn't been an ID theft victim, it took alot of work just for her to replace the card.
Store the social security card in a safe deposit box or a secure place.
Filed under: Identity Theft, Tips
Tags: identitytheft, idtheft, socialsecurity
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