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I do personally think that social security numbers are needed to prevent identity theft. Although there are many instances of identity theft, the instances would be greater without social security numbers to help identify citizens with.
Loss of Soldier's social security numbers
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how many people die each year who are social security recipients
No, I do not think that social security numbers should be removed and a new means of identification be initiated. That leaves too many opportunities for error.
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No, this is another internet myth. There are various false stories that claim he has (pick one) the social security number of a dead man, the social security number of someone from Africa, or no social security number at all. None of these stories are true. Since he was born in America and is a citizen, he has always had an American social security number; but it is private -- as are the social security numbers of most people, in order to avoid identity theft. I enclose a link that debunks one of the many myths about his social security number.
Many do, under different names. In the UK, it is a National Insurance Number. In Canada, it is a Social Insurance Number.
Yes. It doesn't make a difference whether you actually need it or not.
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