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1 How do I report a stolen or lost Social Security card?
2 Is there a cost to apply for a new or replacement Social Security card/number?
3 How is Social Security protecting Social Security numbers?
4 What do I do if someone else is using my Social Security number?
5 What can I do in a case of identity theft?
6 How do noncitizens without permission to work get a Social Security number?
7 When am I legally required to provide my Social Security number?
8 What happens if I use someone else's Social Security number rather than my own?
9 Should I carry my Social Security card in my wallet?
10 I believe that my SSN has been compromised. May I place a fraud alert on my number?
11 Why are Social Security numbers used as identification numbers on Medicare cards?
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