13 Things You Should Never Keep in Your Wallet
Marissa Laliberte
Brooke Nelson
If someone swipes your wallet, losing any of these would be so, so much worse than losing a few bucks.
Social Security card
A big no-no: Stowing your Social Security card or number inside your wallet. “Social Security cards and the number itself are one of the most valuable pieces of information in the hands of a thief,” says Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center. “With it, they can easily file taxes on your behalf, open a line of credit in your name, receive medical attention, or even commit crimes using your information.” If your wallet is stolen with your SSN inside, immediately report the theft to the Social Security Administration and watch out for these 12 red flags someone just stole your identity.
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