Crisis prevention is better than crisis management

Even if we can compel more aggressive prosecution of SSN / ITIN fraud, such prosecution amounts to crisis management. Therefore, I am taking a preventive step to protect my SSN by setting up a mySocialSecurity account. To log in, I must provide a user name, a password, and an email address or a phone number, where the site sends a one-time security code. I may also be required to answer security questions. Since my benefit estimates are based upon my cumulative earnings, I can view my annual record of reported earnings, beginning with my first job. I also can view my and my employers' total payments to Social Security and Medicare and can request a replacement SS card. While a thief's earnings can boost my estimated payment, there is no benefit when a thief requests a tax refund on my legitimate earnings. Therefore, I can use the provided link to report erroneous earnings. Take this step to protect your status as a legal, American citizen.