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Protect Your Social Security Information

The news of actor Antwon Tanner's recent legal woes for selling stolen Social Security numbers is yet another reminder of the importance of protecting your personal information, such as your Social Security number. 

CBSNews.com reports that Antwon Tanner, of the WB's "One Tree Hill," was sentenced to three months in prison and fives months of home detention for his role in a scheme to sell stolen Social Security numbers. 

This story is a sad reminder of how important it is to protect your Social Security number and other personal information from those who commit identity theft and other types of fraud, including Social Security fraud. 

The Social Security Administration offers several tips for protecting your Social Security number: 

• Store your Social Security card in a safe location, do not carry it around
• Do not give your number out over the phone to any unsolicited calls 

If you believe that your Social Security number has been stolen or compromised, and you have concerns about whether this could affect your Social Security retirement payments or Social Security disability benefits, contact the Social Security Administration. 

An experienced Social Security Disability attorney will be qualified to answer more specific questions about disability benefit denials and problems getting approval for benefits. 

When you are interviewing Social Security Disability attorneys ask critical questions, like: how many Social Security Disability hearings do you have per month; do you understand the SSA's POMS (the manual Social Security employees use to process claims); and, do you understand the date last insured and how it affects my disability onset date? The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg P.A. represent thousands of disability claimants. Our disability lawyers possess the experience you need to secure your benefits.