FACT CHECK #KMQFCVCH

WHAT WE FOUND

Multiple high-credibility sources confirm that Barack Obama’s Social Security number begins with the digits 042, which is the geographical area code assigned to Connecticut 1 2 4. Public records and fact-checking investigations establish that Obama never lived or worked in Connecticut 3 6 7 9. The Social Security number became public due to faulty redactions on his tax returns, leading to various conspiracy theories 4. However, official explanations and historical data suggest the Connecticut prefix resulted from a clerical error when he applied for the number in Hawaii in 1977; specifically, his Honolulu ZIP code (96814) was likely confused with Connecticut ZIP codes (starting with 06) during processing 1. While the Social Security Administration notes that the area number represents the location of the office processing the application rather than the applicant's residence, the fact remains that his number is tied to a state where he never resided 5.

SOURCES

1. 1 · snopes.comFACT-CHECKER
   FACT CHECK: Did Barack Obama Steal His Social Security Number?

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2. 2 · jacksonville.comFACT-CHECKER
   Fact Check: Obama's SSN not the same as dead man

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3. 3 · patriotcommandcenter.orgFACT-CHECKER
   "Identity of the man whose SSN is being used by President Obama" + fact check - ACTION - Command Center

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4. 4 · obamaconspiracy.orgFACT-CHECKER
   The Debunker’s Guide to Obama Conspiracy Theories | Obama Conspiracy Theories

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5. 5 · mediamatters.orgWEB
   Limbaugh Slides Into Birtherism: "Obama's Social Security Number Is From CT, And He's Never Been There" | Media Matters for America

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6. 6 · skeptics.stackexchange.comWEB
   politics - Is Barack Obama's SSN valid? - Skeptics Stack Exchange

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7. 7 · citynewsvegas.comWEB
   Obama Social Security Number Was Allegedly Stolen From An Immigrant From The 1880's, No He Is Not An American | Investigations | citynewsvegas.com

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8. 8 · hubpages.comWEB
   How many SS#'s does Obama Have??

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9. 9 · thepostemail.comWEB
   Has the Original Owner of Obama's Social Security Number Been Found? - The Post & Email

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