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Did Someone Use Your Social Security Number to File Taxes? Here’s What to do

The IRS says that millions of people have become victims of con artists that have used the victim’s social security numbers to file taxes. Once the scammers file taxes, they turn around and collect tax refunds from the government. Meanwhile, not only has the victim’s identity been stolen, they are also out of luck (at […]

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What to Do When Someone Used Your Social Security Number or SSN

If your Social Security card gets stolen or someone picks up your Social Security number from a confidential document, they may use it to steal your identity, access some of your personal information or open unauthorized financial accounts. It’s illegal to use somebody else’s Social Security number, but many victims of identity theft don’t even

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Social Security Number Lost or Stolen? You Must Read This!

If someone steals your Social Security card or misuses your Social Security number without your permission, it’s one of the worst forms of identity theft you can suffer. Crooks can use your Social Security number to file taxes in your name, illegally snatching away a federal tax refund to which you’re legitimately entitled. Then you

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