Your Social Security number is something you probably don't use too often. You may not even know it by heart.

But your Social Security number is a vital piece of information. It's a number you'll need to provide when you accept a job, apply for a loan, or file a tax return. And if your Social Security number winds up in the wrong hands, the results could, unfortunately, be downright dreadful.

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