Posts Tagged ‘identity’

A Social Security Number is…

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

A social security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number issued by the Social Security Administration to every United States citizen, plus permanent residents and temporary working residents. Its main purpose is to track individuals for taxes, but it’s also used as an official national identification number.

Identity Theft: THE GAME

Monday, July 13th, 2009

In real life, you’re basically screwed if someone steals your identity. But in this nifty game by OnGuard Online, you get to destroy your identity-stealing enemies just by answering a few questions correctly!

Let’s see what you’ve got. Click to play, or go to ID Theft Faceoff.

PS
If your identity is actually stolen, the FTC has your back.