Social Security numbers on Medicare cards used by millions of Americans
June 23, 2008
Do you remember how Diver Licenses and Insurance cards used to have everyone’s Social Security numbers on them? Then the laws were changed to secure personal information. However, we have returned that that day again. Social Security Numbers are being used on Governmenet Issued Medicare Cards used by millions of Americans!
- Original Link from NY Times on-line, posted on June 22, 2008 – http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/22/washington/22medicare.html?ex=1371873600&en=5b12338439573345&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
But Medicare officials have resisted the proposal, saying it would be costly and impractical.
Entry Filed under: Character/Criminal, Driver License, ID Theft, Identity Theft, Medical, Social Security. Tags: Criminal ID Theft, ID Theft, Identity Theft, Medical ID Theft, Medicare, Social Security, Social Security ID Theft.
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Identity Theft | June 23, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Conclusion, if someone asks you for your Social Security number online, do not even consider giving it to them. Identity Theft
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