If your Social Security number was found on the dark web, you should freeze your credit reports, lock your SSN, create a mySocialSecurity account and report your stolen SSN to the Federal Trade Commission.

Let’s learn more in-depth about the steps you should take to protect your identity.

Read more: https://www.keepersecurity.com/blog/2024/09/11/was-your-ssn-found-on-the-dark-web-heres-what-to-do/

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00-00:13 Introduction

00:14-00:32 Step 1: Freeze Your Credit Reports

00:33-00:48 Step 2: Lock Your SSN

00:49-01:05 Step 3: Create a mySocialSecurity Account

01:06-01:30 Step 4: Report Your Stolen SSN to the FTC