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Is someone else using your SSN? Here's to find out
Feb
27

How to Know if Someone is Using Your SSN

In this article, we’ll tell you how to know if someone is using your SSN. But you’ll also want to know why SSNs are important and what to do if someone is using your SSN. Why are SSNs Important? SSNs, or social security numbers, are unique, 9-digit numbers issued to every U.S. citizen at birth. […]

SSn Lookups
Jan
30

How SSN Lookups are Used in Employment Background Checks

SSN lookups are often used in the hiring process for employment background checks. As an applicant, you might wonder why you are asked to provide your social security number (SSN) during the hiring process. Since SSN data is very sensitive and private, you might also wonder if there is a way around SSN lookups. As […]

Searchbug - 5 SSN Verification Tips
Jun
27

5 SSN Verification Tips for the Financial Services Industry

There is some concern surrounding the use of social security numbers (SSNs) for personal identification. If you work in an industry that handles SSN data, SSN verification can help protect you, your clients, and your customers.  The original purpose of SSNs was to be able to track workers’ earning history and associated benefits. Social Security […]

What is an SSN Validator Service_
Mar
17

What is an SSN Validator Service?

Whether you are an employer or an employee, it is essential that you know about social security numbers (SSN) and what an SSN validator is used for. If you are an employer, you likely check SSNs during the hiring process and incrementally during audits for continued employment. If you are an employee, you must provide […]

SSN VALIDATOR_ How to check if SSN is valid_
Mar
14

SSN Validator: How to Check if SSN is Valid

Social security numbers (SSNs) are required for employment. If you are working for the first time, or if you are a business owner with employees, you might need to know how to check if SSN is valid.  There are many different ways to validate SSNs. The tools you use depend on who you are, what […]