ALERT: Secure Your Social Security

From Consumers Union:

Do you know where your Social Security number is? It is probably in the hands of every insurance company you've ever had, your bank, your credit card companies, your doctor, the hospital where you had your surgery, your student loan company, your university admissions office and more.

Your Social Security number is yours -- and should be protected.

Your Social Security number gives thieves the key to your credit and your money. With so many copies floating around, it's no wonder ID theft has directly affected one in four Americans.

Lawmakers concerned about your privacy recently filed strong legislation to protect you. Help us pass this new law in 2008 with a quick message to your own Representative now.