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title: "The social security numbers of every US citizen have been stolen and…"
date: 2024-08-15
source: twitter
tweet_id: "1823895391970189370"
original_url: "https://x.com/i/web/status/1823895391970189370"
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# The social security numbers of every US citizen have been stolen and…

*August 15, 2024 · Twitter/X*

The social security numbers of every US citizen have been stolen and are now available for sale on the black market.\
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I recommend that everyone call the credit bureaus and put a freeze on new credit.\
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LA Times story about the breach:\
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[https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-08-13/hacker-claims-theft-of-every-american-social-security-number](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-08-13/hacker-claims-theft-of-every-american-social-security-number){target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}\
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How to freeze your...

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