Why 'Locking' Your Social Security Number Is the New Credit Freeze

Here is how to keep your Social Security number private in an age of aggressive cybercriminals.

# Why 'Locking' Your Social Security Number Is the New Credit Freeze Here is how to keep your Social Security number private in an age of aggressive cybercriminals. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/social-security/why-locking-your-social-security-number-is-the-new-credit-freeze) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*