So today went and retrieved it. Guy acted like he did me a favor. I bit my tongue, because he meant no harm, then I proceeded to explain to the older fellow just what can be done with having just that bit of information. He still didn't get it. Then I spent an hour on the phone with the SSA, next the police department to file a informational report, next the federal trade commision and next all 3 credit bureaus.

For the record, I know it shouldn't have been in my wallet, but I pulled it out of the lockbox when I was job hunting and forgot about it. The police stated that their primary concern was an illegal using it for employment. A stupid mistake on my part that has me very much on edge.

Get Lifelock or what ever that shit is

No thanks. All I remember about lifelock is the owner putting his social security number up to show his faith and then he got burnt. I'll just sign up for some regular credit reports and review them.

Naa just freeze your credit.... Google it