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The process of getting a new social security card should only be undertaken if you've already been a victim of identity theft. If you're worried someone may try to steal your identity, consider putting a credit freeze on your credit report. This will stop ANYBODY from 1)extending you credit and 2) even looking at your credit report.

Here's an article I've found that tells how to add a credit freeze, and explains the advantages and disadvantages:

http://www.creditscorehero.com/articles/about-credit-freeze-fraud-alert.aspx

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