Product Review: The Best Way to Prevent Fraud: A Guide to Freezing Your Social Security Number

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 10 February 2026; Created: 10 February 2026; Last Updated: 10 February 2026

Don't want scammers to access your SSN? You can lock it down completely. Identity theft has evolved into a high-stakes industry, and your Social Security number is the ultimate skeleton key for scammers. While you're distracted by the chaos of a winter storm or busy planning a Valentine's getaway, cybercriminals are banking on your lack…

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