Protecting Your Social Security
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 3, 2023
At Social Security, protecting your personal information is more important than ever. We continue to evaluate and improve our robust cyber-security program to safeguard your information. The thing is, we can’t do it alone. You can help us secure your information by taking one of these steps:
- Open your personal my Social Security account. A my Social Security account is your gateway to many of our online services. Create your account today and take away the risk of someone else trying to create one in your name, even if they obtain your Social Security number.
- If you already have a my Social Security account, but haven’t signed in lately, take a moment to log in. We’ll send a one-time security code to your cell phone or to your email address each time you sign in with your username and password. The security code is part of our enhanced security feature to protect your personal information. Keep in mind that your cell phone provider’s text message and data rates may apply. If you suspect identity theft, report it to our Office of the Inspector General.
- If you know your Social Security information has been compromised, and you don’t want to do business with us online, you can contact us to block any automated telephone and electronic access to your Social Security record. No one, including you, will be able to see or change your personal information on the internet or through our automated telephone service. If you block access to your record and then change your mind in the future, you can contact us and ask us to unblock it after you prove your identity. This resource is available to certain victims of domestic violence or identity theft and those who need extra security.
We will continue to do our part to protect what’s important to you. And we’ll continue to advise you on how to protect yourself.
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Tags: fraud, my Social Security, my Social Security account, Office of the Inspector General, OIG, Social Security benefits
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Paul K.
Change of address…need help…
Paul K.
I have social security…am trying to change my address…with no help to find shere I can do that…e mail info….krausehse438@sbcglobal.net…….my name is Paul D. Krause.. Help.
Christine A.
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Linda S.
The system is not accepting my password. I am now locked out of my account and need to get into my account.
Rosalie a.
I was checking what my benefits would be on my own account. Last four. Or six 44 2233. Thank you
Rosalie a.
I was checking what my benefits would be on my own account. Last four 2233
Brenda M.
Hello:
My name is Brenda Moore. I have been out of town and yesterday my daughter received a Social Security check in her name??!! Its okay, I just need to know how much my check was.*** – ** – **** brenda6721@att.net.
Thank you.
Phone 734-383-5018
tricia D.
got a phone call stating they were a layers office trying to collect from a loan. they had all my information and without trying I think they worded a question just right abut my social security number and I believe I agreed. what do I do now?
Patricia A.
I applied online for Social Security Benefits on 10/24/17. My IPad Jump Screen before I can sign the Medical Release Form. I need you to send me a link to go back and sign the Medical Release Form.
Bak d.
My question is a to get my social security number a bak danso born 1/1/1987 in Gambia