Identity theft affects about 10 million Americans each year. If you’ve been a victim of identity theft and someone has misused your Social Security number, it is possible to get... read more →
Employers, creditors, and even insurance agents typically ask for your Social Security number as part of their screening or application process. However, there are some situations where you should refrain... read more →
If you have been a victim of identity theft or domestic abuse, and are still running into problems... read more →
If you’ve been the victim of identity theft, and someone has stolen your Social Security number or personal data to file taxes, open credit accounts, or make charges you didn’t... read more →
If you’ve lost your Social Security card or maybe even had your Social Security number stolen, this is a very serious issue, because it could make you a victim of... read more →
If you recently had your Social Security card stolen or an identity thief had access to your Social Security number, someone could be using your Social Security number for a... read more →
If you’ve recently looked at your credit report and find that you have an outstanding student loan balance that isn’t yours, you may have been the victim of identity theft.... read more →
Even though children don’t have any bank accounts, credit cards or other lines of credit where they have shared their social security number, they are still at risk for having... read more →
If you receive a notice from the IRS stating that you have filed two (or more) tax returns this year, someone may be using your Social Security number illegally. If... read more →
If someone has stolen your Social Security card or has found your Social Security number on sensitive documents, they can misuse your SSN by opening up credit cards or applying... read more →
If you recently had your Social Security card stolen or an identity thief had... read more →
Q: I lost my social security card about a month ago. I already have memorized my... read more →
Q: I am unable to file my taxes because someone used my social security number.... read more →
The Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General cannot place a fraud alert on your SSN but they do manage a fraud hotline to investigate instances of fraud. You... read more →
Q: I filed for my taxes on Turbo Tax I got a message saying that my social security number has... read more →
