What can happen as a result of a stolen Social Security number?

Most often, identity thieves are interested in your Social Security number in order to access additional information about you, such as your date of birth, place of employment, financial holdings and information in your credit files. With this information, they are much more able to access your personal accounts and even open new, fraudulent accounts in your name. This, in turn, can cause an abundance of fraudulent charges in your name and potentially ruin your credit.

To a certain extent, you don't always have full control over who can or needs to see your Social Security number. Employers have it, financial institutions have it, and anyone who runs a credit check on you probably has it. As such, protecting this information from misuse can require a diligent, proactive approach.

PrivacyGuard's internet fraud surveillance helps you protect against a stolen Social Security number, PrivacyGuard continuously scans the online black market where stolen Social Security numbers are traded and sold. If PrivacyGuard discovers your Social Security number is available in this underground marketplace, you are sent an alert and provided with resources to help you prevent further misuse of your Social Security number. Since PrivacyGuard monitors the transfer of stolen Social Security numbers in real time, you may actually be able to stop an identity thief in their tracks and prevent your stolen Social Security number from being used to commit a crime. See details.

PrivacyGuard makes it easy to begin protecting your Social Security number, as well as enjoying all of it's other protection benefits. Sign up today, and experience the difference having the right protection can make.