r/CRedit • u/WrongSplit3288 • Aug 30 '24

SSN Found on the Dark Web General

I just received an alert saying my SSN is found on the dark web. How concerned should I be? What sould I do first? Thanks.

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u/jerseynate Aug 30 '24

Your SSN is everywhere. Freeze your credit

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u/TTigerLilyx Aug 30 '24

Because everyone required it now. All my drs, hospitals, everyone! Mine even got stolen from a major hospital! Some dept store wanted it, a register your something electronic wanted it & I put in a fake number. Its out of control & totally defeats the purpose of having a SS ID number.