What happens when someone uses your SSN?
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What happens when someone uses your SSN?
Once hackers or thieves have your SSN, they can make false statements on claims, file claims under your SSN, file fraudulent tax returns for refunds, open bank accounts and credit cards and more. A SSN, especially one with a good credit score attached, can be used to extract serious money quickly via these scams.
What happens when someone has your Social Security number?
A dishonest person who has your Social Security number can use it to get other personal information about you. Identity thieves can use your number and your good credit to apply for more credit in your name. Then, when they use the credit cards and don’t pay the bills, it damages your credit.
What is the first Social Security number?
This particular record, (055-09-0001) belonged to John D. Sweeney, Jr., age 23, of New Rochelle, New York. The next day, newspapers around the country announced that Sweeney had been issued the first SSN.
How to report someone for SSI fraud?
Calling our toll-free number at 1-800-269-0271 (TTY 1-866-501-2101 ),Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
How do you report fraud to Social Security?
To report suspected Social Security disability fraud, contact the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General. You may report fraud anonymously, but the OIG website notes that such anonymity can limit its ability to thoroughly conduct an investigation. You can report fraud on the OIG website at oig.ssa.gov/report.
How to report identity theft to Social Security?
1) Gather information. The Social Security Administration will need a variety of information in order to investigate your report and devise a plan for correcting your Social Security account. 2) Report the identity theft online. You only have to report the identity theft one time. Many people choose to report it online. 3) Fax or mail your information. If you reported online or prefer to report by phone or fax, you do not need to report by mail. 4) Call the Social Security Administration. If you reported online or by mail or fax, you do not need to also report by phone. 5) Report the identity theft to other agencies. Because the Social Security Administration is limited in the relief they can provide, you may want to consider reporting the identity theft
You may report suspected Social Security fraud to your local office, or by calling the toll free Social Security phone number at 1-800-772-1213. Of course, reporting fraud will require that you know some information about the person you are alleging has committed fraud.