Social Security number
noun
: a number that is given to each citizen of the U.S. by the government and that is used for the Social Security program and for official forms and records
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Requests for personal information, such as your name, address, Social Security number or credit card details.
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Emily Wunderlich, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Requests for personal information, such as your name, address, Social Security number or credit card details.
— Alarming messages that create a sense of panic.
—Emily Wunderlich, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
This year, users will have the option of having their Direct File tax form filled in with some information the I.R.S. already has, like their name, address and Social Security number.
—Ann Carrns, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Louisiana Louisiana recipients who earn SNAP benefits will see their payments arrive later this week if their Social Security number ends in 9.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Emily Wunderlich, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Requests for personal information, such as your name, address, Social Security number or credit card details.
— Alarming messages that create a sense of panic.
—Emily Wunderlich, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
This year, users will have the option of having their Direct File tax form filled in with some information the I.R.S. already has, like their name, address and Social Security number.
—Ann Carrns, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Louisiana Louisiana recipients who earn SNAP benefits will see their payments arrive later this week if their Social Security number ends in 9.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Social Security number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Social%20Security%20number. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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