Cyber & IT Supervisory Forum - Additional Resources

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 In general, do not give your SSN to anyone unless you are certain they have a reason and a right to have it.

13.9.8 Monitor Bank And Credit Card Accounts Keep close tabs on your bank and credit card balances.

 This is one way to make sure your SSN and identity have not been compromised.  Many banks let you sign up for account alerts. They will send you text alerts or call you if transactions exceed a certain amount or if someone tries to use your SSN to access your account.  You can also check your credit score on a regular basis at AnnualCreditReport.com. You can do this once a year free. 308  If the Social Security Administration is still sending you an annual statement detailing your earnings, and it looks abnormal, someone might be using your SSN for employment purposes. You can register to get statements at the Social Security Administration's URL . 309 13.9.9 Use An Identity Protection Service You can register with (and pay for) an identity protection service such as LifeLock 310 , IdentityForce 311 , or Identity Guard 312 .  Such services supply identity insurance — for a fee, that typically starts around $10 per month.  Banks and credit unions also have packages they sell to customers, as do major credit rating agencies such as Experian and TransUnion. 13.9.10 Protect Your Child's SSN  While you are protecting your own Social Security number, make sure you are equally watchful about your children's numbers. 13.9.11 Block Access To Your SSN If you know your Social Security information has been compromised, you can request to Block Electronic Access. This is done by calling their national 800 number (Toll Free 1-800-772-1213 or at their TTY number 1-800-325-0778). 313  Once requested, any automated telephone and electronic access to your Social Security record is blocked. No one, including you, will be able to see or change your personal information on the internet or through our automated telephone service.  If you have requested that we block access to your record and change your mind in the future, you can contact us and ask to have the block removed. You will need to prove your identity when you call. 13.9.12 E-Verify E-Verify, authorized by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), is a web-based system through which employers electronically confirm the employment eligibility of their employees.

 E-Verify is administered by SSA and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS facilitates compliance with U.S. immigration law by supplying E-Verify program support, user

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