There is one identity theft prevention service that is making headlines today.  The owner boldly broadcasts his social security number on the television and the internet for all to see.  What makes it secure?  If you use this identity theft prevention service, your credit score is regularly monitored through the major reporting bureaus.  The identity theft prevention service is notified when someone gives your social security number to gain credit and they can stop it if it is an imposter.   Making your social security number public is sort of like advertising a security service on your front door even if you don’t have an alarm system.