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Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down

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No Real-ID, no problem: TSA will confirm your identity for a price

The ConfirmID option was introduced after the REAL ID law's full enforcement on May 7, 2025.
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TSA emphasizes stricter identity verification as Real ID compliance deadline approaches

If you plan to jet off this summer, you'll need to make sure you have the proper ID. The deadline to get a Real ID is now just weeks away. Starting on May 7, any ID or Drivers License that hasn't been ...
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Social Security Administration to Require In-Person Identity Checks

Those who receive Social Security benefits have been hit with a flurry of news this year, from a raise in the retirement age to a new overpayment policy. In yet another update, the identity ...

TSA will charge a $45 fee if you fly without REAL ID starting Feb. 1

No Real ID or passport? TSA may charge $45 to verify your identity. Here's more about the new rule and what forms of ID you ...
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Data brokers are cashing in, but you can stop them

Everyone wants your Social Security number. Some requests are legit, like when you’re starting a new job, applying for a loan or verifying your identity. But countless others, from data brokers to ...
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It's Easy to Lock Your Social Security Number and Protect Your Identity. Here's How

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 ...