Learn how to lock your Social Security number for free to prevent employment fraud and identity theft using E-Verify or by ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, stopping criminals from committing fraud. This option is also handy if you don't ...

MocaProof lets you prove facts (like “I’m human”) using verifiable credentials, without sharing all your personal details.

SAN ANTONIO - The Social Security Administration will not be verifying your identity on the phone starting on March 31st. It says it's to fight social security fraud. “It's our vulnerable population ...

When you receive a Notice 5071C, it means that the IRS has received a federal income tax return filed using your Social Security number (SSN) or individual tax identification number (ITIN). Before the ...

To learn more about the new verification process, including what documents you will need to confirm your identity, keep ...

Aimed at reducing fraud, the move has raised concerns about how it will impact those relying on Social Security benefits. A new policy requiring many Social Security recipients to verify their ...

New Jersey has started to notify residents about their ANCHOR property tax benefits. But what’s new this year is an intense effort to protect the program from fraud by requiring some taxpayers to use ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Identity verification (IDV) is part of virtually every online transaction. As consumers, we ...

Locking your SSN is one of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft, and you can do it for free. Geoff Williams Contributor Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has ...