FBI and SSA warn Illinois and Wisconsin residents against carrying Social Security cards daily due to identity theft risks.

The FBI and SSA warn Illinois and Wisconsin residents to stop carrying their Social Security cards daily due to potential identity theft. Only Pennsylvania requires a physical card for Real ID, while 49 states request SSN. SSA advises keeping cards secure and sharing only when necessary, as scammers can use SSN to sell identities, open accounts, file fraudulent returns, access medical care, or commit crimes.

July 13, 2024
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