Lost Social Security Card: What to Do & How to Replace It
If you have a lost Social Security card, you are not alone—millions of replacements are issued every year. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) makes it simple to get a new one for free. This guide explains what to do right away, how to request a replacement online or in person, and what documents you’ll […]
What Happens If You Get a New Social Security Number
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 a new Social Security number. There’s also one other time when you can get a new Social Security number. It’s when you’ve been the victim […]
When Not to Give Out Your Social Security Number
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 from sharing those nine digits.
The Pros and Cons of Getting a New Social Security Number
If you have been a victim of identity theft or domestic abuse, and are still running into problems that resulted from the misuse of your Social Security number, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may be able to assign you a completely new Social Security number. But the SSA only issues new numbers on a case-by-case […]
Who Stole Your Social Security Number or Identity? 4 Steps to Find Out Who Did It
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 authorize, you can find out who committed this illegal act. There’s no 100% foolproof way to catch an identity thief. After all, the crook could […]
Lost or Stolen Social Security Card? Here’s Advice You Need
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 identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission says that identity theft strikes about 10 million Americans every single year. And the risks of identity theft are […]
Someone is Using My Social Security Number – What Should I Do?
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 variety of purposes. Using someone else’s Social Security number is illegal but thousands of people become the victims of identity theft after losing their Social […]
Someone Got a Student Loan in My Name – What Do I Do?
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. When someone applies for a loan with your social security number and name, you probably won’t find out about it until you review your credit […]
Advice If a Child’s Social Security Number is Stolen
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 their SSN stolen or abused. Identity thieves often resort to purchasing newly issued social security numbers or seek out numbers that are inactive because these […]
What to Do If Someone Files Taxes Using Your SSN
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 someone is filing taxes using your Social Security number, you could be missing out on employment benefits when you retire because the Social Security Administration […]
What Should I Do if Someone Obtains Credit Using My SSN?
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 for a loan in your name. If you are the victim of this type of identity theft, you must report the incident to the Federal […]
Someone is Using My SSN – What Should I Do?
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 variety of purposes. Using someone else’s Social Security number is illegal but thousands of people become the victims of identity theft after losing their Social […]
I Can’t File My Taxes Because Someone Used My SSN – What Do I Do?
Q: I am unable to file my taxes because someone used my social security number. What should I do? A: If you recently found out that someone used your Social Security number to file taxes, you will need to report the fraudulent activity to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) immediately. The IRS usually sends out […]
Will the SSA Place a Fraud Alert on My Social Security Number?
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 can contact the U.S. Department of Health Services Office of Inspector General to report various types of fraud, including medical identity theft, Social Security disability […]
Someone Stole My Social Security Number To File Taxes. Help!
Q: I filed for my taxes on Turbo Tax I got a message saying that my social security number has been used and one of my dependents. Can I ever find out who did it? What if their using numbers in other places? Will I get my refund? A: If someone has used your Social […]