How do I find out if someone is fraudulently using my Social Security number?

If you believe someone is using your Social Security number to work, get your tax refund, or other abuses involving taxes, contact the IRS online or call 1-800-908-4490. You can order free credit reports annually from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion).

What occurs when someone fraudulently uses your name Social Security number or bank or credit card number?

Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person’s personally identifying information, like a person’s name, Social Security number, or credit card number or other financial information, without permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.

How do I find out if someone is using my social security?

If you believe someone is using your Social Security number to work, get your tax refund, or other abuses involving taxes, contact the IRS online or call 1-800-908-4490. Order a free credit report You can order free credit reports annually from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion).

What information does a Social Security number trace contain?

A social security number trace makes use of “credit header” information, the non-confidential top portion of an individual’s credit history.

How do I run an SSN trace?

The trace returns jurisdictions in which a match is found, and reports any alternative names (aliases or AKAs) that are found as well. To run an SSN Trace, Checkr submits the candidate’s Social Security Number to a data provider, who then generates a report through a credit bureau.

What is the difference between SSN trace and identity verification?

An SSN Trace can identify whether the candidate’s SSN appears on the Death Master File (in other words, it belongs to someone who is known to be deceased) or appears to be false (such as 555-55-5555), but an SSN Trace is not an Identity Verification. For more information, please see SSN Traces vs. Identity Verification.

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