Why do shows like to use the “Give me your Social Security Number” bit? If they give you the number will you be rich? Can you even access the account by just that number?
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The problem with SSNs as identifiers is that the security of them relies on them being secret, and they were never intended for use as an identification method
But since they are used that way, the combination of a SSN, date of birth, name and/or other information about a victim alone might be enough to apply for a loan in that person’s name. If that is granted, the thief may skip paying back the loan and leave the victim with it
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