Times change, and the places where you should never give your Social Security number are not as obvious as they might have once been. Safeguarding your Social Security number is one of the best ways to prevent identity theft.
Not only should you never carry your Social Security card in your wallet or purse, but you should also rarely give out your Social Security number. The more you give out your Social Security number, the more at risk it is of falling into the wrong hands.
