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Is it dangerous if someone else knows my social security number?

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Probably not.

While many current Quora users may be too young to remember this, many job applications used to ask the person applying for their date of birth and Social Security Number. And almost all applicants put them on a form which was likely filed away or simply thrown away in the trash some time later.

There's also the fact that medical professionals, insurers, various government agencies, all financial institution which you do  business with, many ex-friends and lovers, family members, most educational institutions and grantors of credit all had or have access to your SSN.

Our Social Security number can be used by a dishonest individual to obtain additional personally identifiable information about us. Identity thieves can apply for more credits in your name using your phone number and good credit.

Then, when they use credit cards and fail to pay their expenses, your credit is harmed.

  • Bogus claims, false tax documents for refunds, illegally formed bank accounts, bank cards, as well as other things can all result from the theft or compromise of your SSN.
  • These fraudsters can swiftly exploit large sums of money by using an SSN, especially if it comes with a good credit score.

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