My Social Security card has been stolen!
Jun 10
What do I do?
In the event your Social Security card is stolen the first thing you should do is compose yourself and not panic. There are steps you will need to follow in order to have your Social Security number replaced and it will be important for you to follow these steps to make sure the process of replacing it goes smoothly.
The first step you will need to take is to complete a Form SS-5 which you can download from the SSA site. Your Social Security number will be the same, however to have it replaced you will need to provide proof of your identity which can be one or more of the following:
• Driver’s license
• Employee ID card
• Marriage license or divorce decree
• Military records
• Adoption records
• Passport
• School ID Card
• Health insurance card (Medicare card not acceptable)
If you happen to notice fraudulent activities after your Social Security number has been stolen, such as a credit card or utility accounts being opened without your consent, you should immediately take the following actions (if you’re a member of ProtectMyID.com, a Fraud Resolution Agent can help you with these steps).
1. File an identity theft report with the local police department and/or the police department where the identity theft took place. Keep a copy of the police report as proof of the crime.
2. Notify the Federal Trade Commission to file a complaint and to request a copy of the FTC Fraud Affidavit forms 1-877-ID-THEFT or 1-877-438-4338).
3. File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at http://www.ic3.gov/ if fraudulent accounts were established online.
4. Contact the fraud units of the three major credit reporting bureaus to place an initial fraud alert (if you have an identity theft report you can place it for 7 years):
Equifax (800-525-6285)
Trans Union: (800-680-7289)
Experian: (888-397-3742)
5. Call each company to report any fraudulent accounts that have been opened fraudulently with your Social Security number and initiate a fraud investigation.
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Jul 14 at 12:49
my social security number is stolen and is being used by some one for work.
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Becky Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
That’s terrible. We’re sorry you’re going through this. Luckily, you can get help. If you are a member, or are interested in becoming a ProtectMyID member, please call 1-866-974-MYID (6943).
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Jun 17 at 06:52
I tried to file an initial 90 day fraud alert on line and I received an error message. However when I again submitted via my phone it said the alert was already on file. So I am just writing to check that my initial alert is on file and will be transferred to the other two companies, Trans Union and Experian. Thank you for your assistance.
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Becky Reply:
June 18th, 2012 at 11:47 am
Jean,
So sorry this has happened to you. We at the ProtectMyID blog do not have access to your fraud alerts placed with the credit reporting agencies. A helpful site is https://www.experian.com/fraud/center.html, or you can call Experian at 888-397-3742. Best of luck to you.
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Dec 08 at 01:37
I recently had my social security card stolen from me and I’ve already contacted the FTC and the 3 major credit companies and on Monday I’ll be contacting the IRS to inform them as well but still don’t feel safe especially because I knew who took it and I don’t know what other information they took and that scares me
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Feb 02 at 22:12
ive recently lost my husbands wallet. ive looked everywhere for it and cant find it. inside his wallet was both of our social security card. we thought we needed to show the court our card when we got married and then forgot to take them out again. what so i do
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