How to Block Your Social Security Number

You may want to block your Social Security number to prevent unauthorized people from accessing information that's confidential or tied to your number. The popularity of this service is on the rise due to identity theft and other risks. Blocking your number may be helpful, along with freezing your credit report to prevent unwanted information requests and other fraudulent activity.

Instructions

1

Log on to the Social Security Administration's website at ssa.gov. Click on "What You Can Do Online" in the right-hand corner of the website.

2

Click on "Choose your password or block electronic access." Click "Block electronic and automated telephone access." Click "Continue."

3

Enter your Social Security number in the blank field, along with your date of birth in the second field using the drop-down menu. Click "Continue."

4

To confirm the request, click "Yes, block electronic access" when the page asks "Are You Sure..."