There are many ways to protect our social security number.
You can have your card deposited in a bank, you can put it in a vault in your house or any place or storage that you think is safe enough to keep it from landing to someone else's hands.
But how will you know that it is secure enough? Protecting your own SSN from being stolen is not as simple as it looks.
It requires an intensive effort and it also requires your full time attention - otherwise, you will just lose it without you knowing it.
Many people are just looking for opportunities to get a hold of it so you have to make sure you don't give them that.
It is also important to be conscious on how it is being used and shared on a daily basis.
What can you do to avoid being defrauded? Understanding its purposes is a key in avoiding fraud.
Make sure you are aware when to give and when not to give it out.
There are many organizations or clubs that require you to fill out an application form and asks for your SSN, but always remember that it is your option to disclose it or not, as long as you provide them with another valid ID.
If you have a driver's license, you also have the option of not having it printed on your ID.
There may be many other safeguarding tips but the most important thing is that you understand the primary reason why you have it in the first place.
Always bear in mind that ignorance of the law is never an excuse.