Social Security number
In Case You Were Wondering…
Sometimes. it feels good to separate from the daily onslaught of detail and mind-boggling news about the economy and its trajectory. Yet you know the pace of evolution in policies that may (or may not) have a bearing on you…
Your Social Security Number Needs to be Protected
Written by Nancy J Ekrem for DME CPA Group PC, learn tips for protecting your Social Security number. Your Social Security number is a permanent form of identification. It is important to minimize the risk of having it stolen. Replacing…
The National Public Data breach and (perhaps) a positive outcome
Information about the NPD breach and the 272 million Social Security numbers now exposed to hackers has peppered the airwaves incessantly this week, with many reports focusing on ways to see who’s affected and how to deal with it you…
Dealing With the NPD Data Breach
The airwaves are alight with news accounts of the National Public Data incident in which an “estimated 3 billion personal records of people and include your name, email address, phone number, Social Security number and mailing addresses” may have been…
The Importance of Social Security Numbers in Preventing Identity Theft
You may have wondered why we frequently post articles on this site dealing with the scams and fraud activities preying on Americans in general but seniors in particular. That’s because this is a pervasive issue, with new scam opportunities popping…
Incorrect Social Security Information Cited as Contributing to Unemployment Debacle
Many states are grappling with the unprecedented demand for unemployment compensation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it isn’t hard to believe that many of the claims remain unpaid as processing problems crop up. And in at least…
Scammers are Likely Ahead of the Curve
The Federal Trade Commission is expressing concern that, even while Congress is hammering out the details on financial relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic, crooks and scammers are busily plotting how they’re going to bilk unsuspecting folks out of…
The Capital One Breach…Understanding the Implications
By now, the massive security breach at Capital One is old news for many, leaving the 100 million or so affected U.S. customers to wonder what will happen next. Well, the investigations are starting, and the media pundits are aggressively…
Protecting Your Child’s Social Security Number
The consumer credit reporting agency Experian reports that the average age for identity theft involving children is 12, a statistic that can cause enormous problems for parents. In an article posted on gazette.com, reporter Katie Pelton outlines some of the warning signs that parents can…
New Medicare Cards, New Security…and New Scams
Roll-out of the new Medicare Identification Cards–the ones without Social Security Numbers–begins in April and will continue throughout the coming year. As you are most likely aware, the format changes were mandated by the passing of the Medicare Access and…