If you suspect your Social Security number is on the dark web, the right move is not to panic.It is to act quickly, methodically and in the right order.A leaked Social Security number can be used in ways that go far beyond one fraudulent credit card charge.
Criminals may try to open new credit accounts, file fake tax returns, hijack benefits or combine your SSN with other stolen details to impersonate you.The good news is that you can take concrete steps to check for signs of exposure and reduce the damage if your information has already been compromised.This guide walks through how to check whether your SSN may be exposed, what to do next and how ongoing monitoring can help you catch problems earlier.Free live CyberGuy class: Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest ThreatsNew! Join us on Saturday, Aug.
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Rather than trying to search the dark web yourself, it is safer to rely on breach notices, account alerts, credit reports and reputable dark web monitoring tools.In real life, SSN exposure usually shows up first through warning signs like a breach notice, a strange credit inquiry or suspicious account activity.Some warning signs are obvious, and others are easy to dismiss u...