If you apply for something, but don't give your SS#, it can't be put on your credit, can it?
922054
Contrary to what most people think, social security numbers are not super-secret information. Collection agencies, lawyers, and others have access to tools that can be used to locate you based on just a name and address, and can get your social security number quite easily. Instead of ignoring them, write a letter to the agency asking for proof of the alleged debt. Under law they have to provide this "validation". If they then provide the proof, you had best pay it unless you dispute the charges, otherwise you can bet it will pop up on your credit report. Even a small $20 collection can be very damaging to you for a full seven years, so my advice would be to just pay it.
678528
Good question..?\nIt would probably make things pretty difficult for your child later on in life, such as getting into school, getting a driver's license, a job, or anything else you have to give your ss# for...but..obviously it's your choice...New some people who didnt do that for their kids one time though, and their kids were trying to get into college and get jobs and just couldn't do it, because they didn't have a number, and it was a real pain in the ass for them to get it later on.
166811
It depends on the situation, if you are applying for your SS card for the first time you HAVE to complete the application and go to your local SS office, however if you are applying to replace a lost or stolen card, you can mail in the completed application, along with copies of proof of identity.  Hope this helps!!!  The application can be downloaded at the url below.
1147915
Some do... at the FatWallet forums (which I'll link to), they've compiled a list of the financial institutions (as well as some other companies) that are known to do a "hard pull" on your credit report (which messes it up) for non-credit accounts.\n\nhttp://www.fatwallet.com/forums/messageview.php?start=0&catid=52&threadid=260724
844619
It is REALLY unlikely that an employer is going to check your credit history.  Even if they claim they have that right, or you give them that right when you fill out the application.\n\nThere are plenty of other ways to get screwed when trying to find a job, this one should probably be at the bottom of your list of things to worry about.\n\nGood luck.
99239
What about applying using the Federal ID number of your business.  They need some way of identifying who you are and your payment history.
1085838
Go to http://www.mom-mom.com for a huge list of mystery shopping companies. I don't believe any of them charge (it's not my list).\n\nOne other concern you may have is that most companies will want your social security number when you apply, just as with other jobs. If you feel uncomfortable giving it, I always recommend filling that part in with zeros and adding a comment that you will give your SSN on being hired.
77657
Many companies that deal with lots of monies or goods check your credit nowadays.  This has become a common practice.  Also, companies that deal with other individuals sensitive information (SSN and such) do credit checks.  They use this to weed out those with bad credit because they feel that they are more likely to be tempted to do illegal activities for money.\n\nHowever, I do not then that there is a way to get around it.
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.
367334
Sorry but it is not against the law. Did you sign any paper that made it legal i.e. an i.o.u.? If you did and have chosen not to work things out with the person you owe money then they have a right to either take you to small claims court or hire a collection agency to recover their money. In either case, it would get reported to the credit bureaus. Think about it this way, if the person hadn't done that and the background check had passed then you would have never known that other people are illegally using your social security number. The person did you a favor in a weird sort of way.
625037
My friend found out her ex-boyfriend was using her SS # by getting a copy of her credit report (she has one of those first names that could be a guy or a girl). It shows all applications, credit cards & loans in your #. It won't tell you WHO, unless you can match the address, or if, as in my friends case, they use their date of birth.
627916
no credit is sperate based on soc sec #. It will only affect you if you to a loan together.
614926
Assuming you mean a business' EIN, no you can't use it as a social security #.\n\n"Warning: Please be advised that it is against the law to use an EIN for anything other than\nbusiness use. An EIN cannot be used as a Social Security Number." IRS Pub 1635, pg 5
866976
They should try and remember that number then try to file taxes on that number and see how far it gets you.  Many people work under a false social number and the only thing that happens is the money goes to the treasury where nobody can claim it because it does not match with the Social Security Administration.....
42882
mindy,\n\nI think anyone who would offer those types of information for sale are offering information for sale illegally.\n\nThose things you mentioned, especially the Social Security numbers of individuals, are protected by federal law.  You cannot possess that information without the consent of the person the SSN belongs to, and the consent needs to specify to which extent you are going to utilize the numbers, be it to run a credit check, background check, etc.  \n\nPlease be very wary of anyone who offers such information for sale to just anyone who wants it.  Would YOU want your personal information be available to anyone who has enough money?
304548
Yes you can. Go to this site for the info. \nhttp://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html
362769
Been there-the law states the debt incurred while still married is both of your responsibilities'.  The only thing you can do is to send in the details to the credit bureaus, and ask them to take the negative off of YOUR SS# record.\nRepeatedly.  You need to get the documentation from the loan company to show you did not apply nor sign the application for the loan.\n\nTHEN, go to Small Claims Court, and try to get the amount assigned to you to be paid.  Include that paperwork with the info you are sending to the credit bureau.