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Today there are 27 authorized uses of the SSN as the identifier for record-keeping or matching criteria. Private sector use of the SSN is neither specifically authorized nor restricted. People are asked for an SSN at banks, video rental outlets, hospitals, etc., and may refuse to give it.

An organization's collection and use of SSNs can increase the risk of identity theft and fraud. Each time an individual divulges his or her SSN, the potential for a thief to illegitimately gain access to bank accounts, credit cards, driving records, tax and employment histories and other private information increases.

The current Social Security card is made of banknote paper and serves only as an official verification of the SSN assigned by SSA to the person whose name is on the card. The card is neither proof of the bearer's identity nor citizenship/noncitizen status and has no transaction value or data storage capability.

The first three (3) digits of a person's social security number are determined by the ZIP Code of the mailing address shown on the application for a social security number. Prior to 1973, social security numbers were assigned by our field offices.

A dishonest person who has your Social Security number can use it to get other personal information about you. Identity thieves can use your number and your good credit to apply for more credit in your name. Then, when they use the credit cards and don't pay the bills, it damages your credit.

An alternative to the Social Security number is the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. (ITIN) This can be issued regardless of immigration status.

Originally, social security numbers (SSN) were created to track an individual's wages and earnings and to monitor social security benefits. Today, your SSN is considered a key identifier in who you are to employers, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and other government agencies.