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I just found out today that someone used DH's social security number to get a job at a car wash. It seems that he must have just randomly made the number up since he didn't use his name or address. I assume it's an illegal immigrant using it to get work.
I called the department of labor since that's is who reported it, and they said they couldn't help me and referred me to the social security administration. After calling them, they said I had to verify this by looking at the annual statement they send of the income total for last year. I told them I had shredded that statement without really looking at it, so now they will have to send me an application to request a new one. :banghead: I asked what they do once I verify and call back. She said they would "research it, but considering the high volume of identity fraud going on now that our case would be low priority." She also mentioned that if I do everything in my power to stop this, then at some point they may assign a whole new number.
It seems to me that they weren't really going to do much to assist me. The good news is that I checked the credit report and all is well there. I just wonder what to do in this situation. I also called the car wash and spoke to a manager and asked if anyone worked there by the name of the guy and he said no. I also called their local corporate office and left a message. Any other ideas?
Also, if his SS# does get changed, would we lose his entire credit history? Right now his score is above 800 and I'd be pissed to have to start over. Has anyone else here had to do that?
I guess if this person is just using it to gain employment, is there any harm? Isn't he just racking up SS that he'll never be able to withdraw?
What a disaster!!! :banghead:
I called the department of labor since that's is who reported it, and they said they couldn't help me and referred me to the social security administration. After calling them, they said I had to verify this by looking at the annual statement they send of the income total for last year. I told them I had shredded that statement without really looking at it, so now they will have to send me an application to request a new one. :banghead: I asked what they do once I verify and call back. She said they would "research it, but considering the high volume of identity fraud going on now that our case would be low priority." She also mentioned that if I do everything in my power to stop this, then at some point they may assign a whole new number.
It seems to me that they weren't really going to do much to assist me. The good news is that I checked the credit report and all is well there. I just wonder what to do in this situation. I also called the car wash and spoke to a manager and asked if anyone worked there by the name of the guy and he said no. I also called their local corporate office and left a message. Any other ideas?
Also, if his SS# does get changed, would we lose his entire credit history? Right now his score is above 800 and I'd be pissed to have to start over. Has anyone else here had to do that?
I guess if this person is just using it to gain employment, is there any harm? Isn't he just racking up SS that he'll never be able to withdraw?
What a disaster!!! :banghead:
I eventually got their info off of my account, but it was a huge pain in the ass. And that wasn't even a government bureaucracy. Good vibes being sent your way.
she really did a number on me, until the day I got to testify in court against her! Good luck!
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