How to validate an SSN

Validating a person's identity has become a great asset to avoid fraudulent activities and identity theft. Here are some sites which helps you validate a persons social security number!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet
• Browser

1. Open an internet browser and turn on all necessary spyware and virus protection software available to you.

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   Go to http://www.ssnvalidator.com/ and type in the person 9-digit social security number and it will validate it for free!

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   Another site to go to is the following: http://www.usatrace.com/ssntrace.html. Put that into your browser and type in the person's name and SSN then it will create a simple report for you!

4. When using this sites always use it for the good and never abuse the system!

Tips & Warnings

• Insure that the SSN number is correct!
• Double check the spelling of the name

[convictedchef]

on 10/10/2008 EXCELLENT!!!

[steph275]

on 10/7/2008 I didn't know that existed. Thanks for sharing.

[popsal]

on 10/1/2008 Great Article.. well written.. have to agree!

[gwenc]

on 9/29/2008 Very helpful! Thanks for he info!