Scammers create what is known as a synthetic identity, by combining a Social Security number with a different date of birth. Scammers can use your child’s Social Security number to open bank and credit card accounts in their name, apply for government benefits, loans or utility service, or rent out places. If you think your child’s Social Security number has been compromised, read on for what to do. Warning signs and what to look out for. There are a number of warning signs that your child has been a victim of identity theft. Warning signs to be aware of include:
Getting a notice from the IRS that your child hasn’t paid income taxes or that their Social Security number was used on another tax return.
You or your child being denied government benefits as they are being paid into a someone else’s account using your child’s Social Security number.
Getting collection calls or bills for products and services you didn’t order or receive.
Getting emails pertaining to products and services you or your child never signed up for.
Read more @ http://www.antifraudnews.com/how-scamme ... for-fraud/Statistics: Posted by McFurd — Mon Mar 13, 2017 11:06 am
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