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Hackers probably stole your Social Security number

Today, Explained

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Protecting Your Credit: Freezing for Security

This chapter explores the critical role of freezing credit in safeguarding personal financial information following Social Security Number breaches. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to freeze and unfreeze credit files with major bureaus, emphasizing its simplicity and importance in preventing identity theft.

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