Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says an Identity Protection PIN is how the IRS is trying to decrease the number of scammers in the millions that have committed tax fraud.

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When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

Why You Should Sign Up for the I.R.S.’s Identity Theft Prevention Tool With employees from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency poking around in agency systems, faith in data ...

Data breaches can expose your sensitive personal data. Here's how to protect your Social Security number without spending a dime.