What can you do if someone steals and forges your name to a social security check, and cashes it?
362071
If you can prove they did it they can go to jail for a long long time. Not only did they "steal you identity" they also stole from the Social Security board. Call you local officials and try to steal this. The sooner the better!
237727
Even worse, they steal our ss#.  I have a friend who just found out that his ss# was stolen - the IRS audited him and wanted back taxes for a job he never worked over in AK.  We live in Texas.  After much  investigaion - he has found out that an illegal alien got ahold of his ss# and has had several jobs in the US - all pretending to be my friend.  He has both the Texas and AK DA's investigating.
317512
I personally would contact Social Security and tell them my suspicions. They may help you set her up! Ask if you can switch your payee to someone else. If she is mishandling your account, and you turn her in, then keep really good records on any conversations, e-mails etc.  Document document document.  Times, dates.  Should there be retribution, then you can turn her in again. And that would be proof too!  Good luck!
960745
Yes!\n\nThe first thing you need to do is notify your bank that this happened.  Many banks will offer a free credit protection program for people who may have been victims.  If they don't, they can refer you to reputable businesses who assist you in monitoring your credit report.  Anytime someone tries to open an account in your name or do anything with your social security number, a red flag goes up.  \n\nIf they are granted a credit card, you will immediately call that credit card company and cancel the card, telling them that your identity has been stolen and you are not responsible for any charges made.\n\nI would also file a police report - they won't be able to do anything without proof it occurred - but as soon as this person does anything, you've got backup that you practiced "due diligence" in protecting yourself.\n\nGood luck.
362751
If you are the victim of identity theft you need to follow several procedures.\n\nYou need to check your credit reports (yes, you can have one, even at 13)...and place an identity theft flag on your account so nobody else can use it.\n\nRead the link below, it goes into details of what you need to do.\n\nIt's very important you start right away to minimize the damage.\n\nDon't worry about the charges or your liability, any half-way intelligent creditor will see what's going on.
1053113
Report the theft to the police. Other than that, there isn't anything you can do unless he uses information on your license to commit a crime against you or otherwise. How much personal information was on the license? Be sure to let the police know, especially if you feel threatened. Best of luck.
507875
You, personally can't find this out. It is confidential. If the person is suspected of fraud, you should report it to the agency, and let them handle it from there.
408946
I would not advise logging on to any site because they ask you to input your social security number---better go to a bank which has an intra-link to the credit reporting agency, so less liable for someone to hack your ss number and create mischief.
292356
Go to your local police department and explain the situation to them. If there is a police report on file regarding the Identity Theft, then they will be able to proceed with the background check without incident. If there is no report on file, they may scrutinize your reason for this request a bit more. \n\nGood luck and no worries. This type of thing happends all the time = these days!
1096842
You can contact any Civil Lawyer adn they can help. If someone stole his identity it wuold not reflect in his background investigation, mainly just he credit. If he has in fact commited these crimes than you need to get a crimminal attorney and try to have them expunged.
836190
Well, if the signatures on the stolen checks don't match yours, then you shouldn't have anything to worry about.  Plus, when accepting a check, they usually ask for ID which shouldn't be yours.
547435
How did that person get your PIN and you bank card, eh???? Explain that if you can.  However, you might ask to see the tapes of that withdrawal--ATM transactions are usually photographed.  If you reported the theft of your CARD before the theft took place and the photo shows someone else making the withdrawal, you might have a chance
451513
OMG! I heard on the news that your identity can be used and there is somekind of shadow record for the person using your identity. Apparently it's nearly impossible for a consumer to find out who and how their identity has been used. Only credit companies, I think, and the gov. have access to ALL the files associated with a certain social security number. I think that they said that it would be an invasion of privacy for you to see the other person's records EVEN if it is on your social security number. CRAZY Huh?! it's true too! (*_*)
440159
Hire a lawyer it sounds like you are a victim of identity theft - Also check your credit report(s) (Equifax, etc) you may find an unpleasant surprise.
48377
Report him, he probably doesn't know you rights and should be told before someone gets ripped off by an ID thief
1105227
I need more info before giving you any good advice.  \n\nIf someone got credit in your name, and you are claiming the debt is not yours, then there is a procedure already in place regarding ID Theft.  Go to the first link below and read up.\n\nYou first need to contact the local police department and get a report.  Then you will need to contact the creditors who are after you and inform them that the debt is not yours.  Send them a copy of the police report, plus a signed and notorized affidavid saying your ID was stolen and this is not your debt.\n\nIt's up to them to prove it's yours, not the other way around! \n\nNow, to clean up your credit, examine the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Fair and Accurate Credit Reporting Act.  These laws detail exactly what you must do.\n\nFollow these instructions carefully!\n\nSend a dispute letter to the Credit Reporting Agencies demanding that the listing be removed.\n\nSend a "demand to validate" letter to the creditor, and demand that they prove this is your debt.\n\nIf this does not solve the problem, you can sue them in small claims court.\n\nThis is exactly what happened to me.  Someone used my ID to get a Holleywood Video account and run up $300 in charges.  It went to collections agency and ended up on my credit report.\n\nI did the letter writing stuff, but they still wouldn't take the listing off.  So I went to small claims court.\n\nThe credit bureau settled for $200.  The collection agent decided to fight me, and it cost them $1000 plus court fees.  \n\nThe reason they get away with this stuff is because consumers don't understand the law!  \n\nContact me if you need more advice or support.
403712
If you're lying about it, yes. You'll get in MAJOR trouble, as that, itself, is Social Security Fraud.\n\nBut, if you're going to report somebody for real, then most likely, you won't get in trouble. They may ask you some questions, but for the most part, the only one in any real trouble will the the one doing the fraud.