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  1. How to Keep Your Social Security Number Safe Onlineu2029 - AARP

    Aug 9, 2021 · Scammers would love to get their hands on your Social Security number (SSN), which they can combine with other personal details they’ve obtained about you to open credit …

  2. How To Get A New Social Security Number - AARP

    Feb 11, 2025 · Under certain circumstances, you can get a new Social Security number. Particularly if you are a victim of domestic violence. Learn more about how to get one.

  3. How to Find Forgotten 401 (k) Accounts - AARP

    Jan 21, 2025 · Follow 5 steps to track down funds in 401(k) retirement accounts that got left behind after job changes.

  4. Social Security to No Longer Allow Phone Call Verification

    Apr 11, 2025 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) says it will no longer allow beneficiaries and those applying for Social Security to confirm their identity over the phone and will instead …

  5. How to Set Up an Online Social Security Account - AARP

    Nov 19, 2025 ·  How to get started To create a My Social Security account, you must be at least 18 years old and have a Social Security number and a valid email address.

  6. How Are Social Security Numbers Assigned? - AARP

    Jan 31, 2020 · Social Security used to use a location-based system to assign numbers, but since 2011 new SSNs have been generated randomly, making them more secure.

  7. How to Tell If Calls From Social Security Are Scams - AARP

    Apr 29, 2025 · Social Security numbers are the skeleton keys to identity theft. And what better way to get someone’s Social Security number than by pretending to be from the Social …

  8. How to Change the Name on Your Social Security Card - AARP

    Aug 29, 2025 · You’ll want to notify Social Security of a new name as soon as possible. Be ready to provide proof of your legal name change to get a new card.

  9. What Is a My Social Security Account? - AARP

    Nov 19, 2025 · My Social Security is an online service provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows you to review your earnings history, check current or future …

  10. After Enrollment, When Does Your Medicare Card Arrive? - AARP

    Dec 20, 2023 · What if I’m already getting Social Security benefits? If you receive Social Security benefits at least four months before your 65th birthday, your enrollment in Medicare is …