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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Scammers call older people, falsely claiming the victim’s bank account, Social Security number or other personal information has been compromised, Sorrells said.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
Your Social Security number has been linked to suspicious activity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Even if your child doesn’t fall into that birth window, any kid under 18 with a valid Social Security number can have an account opened for them.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
And, starting this year and continuing through 2028, eligible taxpayers age 65 or older with a valid Social Security number may claim an additional deduction of up to $6,000 per person or up to $12,000 for married couples filing jointly (if both spouses qualify).
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
Your Social Security number has been linked to suspicious activity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Even if your child doesn’t fall into that birth window, any kid under 18 with a valid Social Security number can have an account opened for them.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
And, starting this year and continuing through 2028, eligible taxpayers age 65 or older with a valid Social Security number may claim an additional deduction of up to $6,000 per person or up to $12,000 for married couples filing jointly (if both spouses qualify).
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Social Security number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Social%20Security%20number. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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