crusher asked:


Has anybody dealt with identity theft. Its lookin like somebody may have used my SS# to claim me on their taxes. This is why I am not getting a stimulus check

ZL asked:


I have found out that my social security card number is being used by an EX relation. Credit cards are repeatedly issued in my name, and I have closed countless accounts over the years, but new cards keep getting issued in this person’s name with my social security number.

If I have documented proof of identity theft, would the Social Security Administration accept this as a valid reason to have my social security number changed? My credit is ruined because of this person.

If there is no way to get a new social security number, how can I ever restore my credit?

Pennywise asked:


I had a relative use my info to obtain a credit card in my name and they put themselves on the card as an “authorized user”. They have had this account open since March and I just now found out. I got a copy of my credit report from all 3 agencies and seen that nothing else has been going on except for they applied for another credit card that was denied the same day that they were approved for the one they got. They kept the account in good standing (though that is besides the point). I closed the account, changed the contact info and also password protected it. I confronted them about it and they apologized but said they were in a tight and needed a credit card for gas/bills and could not get approved themselves. They agreed to pay back the current balance. Anyway, I am undecided on what to do, I don’t want to see them in trouble but I do want them to learn a lesson. What is the statute of limitations on identity theft in Texas incase I do decide to file charges?

Thanks.

Hogman asked:


I have a potential tenant for one of my rental properties with a 0 FICO score. He claims that he was a victim of identity theft. If he reported this to either the social security department or the FTC would he have received any documentation form either to use as proof that he did report it?

zipideeedooda asked:


I am a college student and my composition teacher wants us to write a research paper on something that bugs us, so I chose to write about identity theft. In this paper I am required to use resources beyond reading articles and reporting on them, so that is why I have chosen to use this forum in order to get more variety. You can remain annonymous. Thanks for your help!

crystal spring asked:


taking a person’s credit information, photos, etc.

on the news today, there was a discussion about hackers, and no one’s information is truly safe.

i’ve been hearing about identity theft happening to teenagers, and not only teens but adults.

the worse kind of identity theft is using one’s credit history, credit cards, name, address, etc. and pursuing things without the person’s consent. this has happened, to many i know, and i’m wondering, if because of the bad economy this kind of identity theft will continue.
before the bad economy there were still cases of identity theft.

amberly asked:


Can someone tell me the best company for the best identity theft protection?

Val asked:


a girl on myspace is using a lot of my pictures but she’s not using my name.. is it identity theft?