Ever wonder what can be done if you fall victim to a scam and your Social Security number is stolen? Look no further, according to this article, there are a few things that you can do to protect yourself:

• First, you should alert any of the three major credit-reporting agencies — Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. It’s important to note that fraud reports must be renewed every 90 days until the theft is resolved.
• Next, you should run credit reports to look for any issues that can be immediately disputed.
• Also request a fraud alert and/or credit freeze; this will restrict access to your credit report. However, a freeze to credit must be done with all three credit bureaus.
• Finally, always make sure to report the theft and file an identity theft report.

Know how to keep your information safe; check out some things to look out for by reading our article here.