It wasn’t USPS losing them that was the problem they were concerned with (though that is another issue,) it was theft *from* mailboxes and people fraudulently pretending to be someone else to get a duplicate SS card, either as part of documentation to hide someone’s illegal status or to commit identity fraud.
It’s a big problem, and people using real SS cards as proof of identity (which they’re not supposed to be able to do, but...) is a common thing.
I should clarify something from my last post - if you have a long standing mySocialSecurity.com account with the SSA, they *may* allow you to get one through the mail. Most people will not be so allowed and they will be told to report to an SSA office to get a card.
ok thanks
i will try using our myssa account and see
thank you kindly