What should I do if I think someone is using my Social Security number? (2024)

If you think someone is using your Social Security number (SSN), there are several actions you can take.

  • Review the earnings posted to your record on yourSocial Security Statement and report any inconsistencies to us.
  • ContacttheInternal Revenue Service (IRS) at 1-800-908-4490 or visit them online,if you believe someone is using your SSN to work, get your tax refund, or other abuses involving taxes.
  • Order free credit reports annually from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). Make a single request for all three credit bureau reports atAnnual Credit Report Request Form, (Disclaimer) or by calling 1-877-322-8228.
  • File a report with your local police or the police in the community where the identity theft took place.
  • Report identity theft at the Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theftwebpage.

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What should I do if I think someone is using my Social Security number? (2024)
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