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I hope you wouldn't want to. The idea is that this fraud should be prevented by financial institutions' referring to the Social Security Death Index or Death Master File. This information is freely available at many sites online and most financial institutions reportedly access this information on a continual basis. Most deaths are logged into the SSDI and therefore most families should be protected from this kind of fraud. However, to ensure you and your loved ones are best protected, either you, the funeral director, the executor of the will or probate administrator should contact the Social Security Administration ASAP with proof of death. Once this information is reported to the SSA the social security number is flagged as belonging to a deceased individual and can no longer be used for most fraudulent purposes.
As long as you pay all balances and don't try to avoid repayment, there is nothing 'fraudulent' about this. The previous poster was either naive or lying to you. 'Fraud' refers exclusively to getting goods and services and planning not to pay for them. It does NOT refer to using a dead person's name.
That said, the credit bureau will likely catch it, and not issue you any credit.
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Does your social security number affect the amount of credit you can receive under your tax id number?
Nonsensical question: A persons SS# is their Tax ID number. Credit of and for what?
How do you get a persons army serial number?
now days a military serial number is the assigned social security number. find the persons social security number and you have the army serial number............
Can a non-american obtain a US issued credit card?
No. Applying for a credit card you must be a United States citizen. They varify this among other things with your social security number. To have a social security number you must be a citizen. All credit card issuers request your social security number and if you don't give it they will not give you credit. No. Applying for a credit card you must be a United States citizen. They varify this among other things with your social security number. To have a social security number you must be a citizen. All credit card issuers request your social security number and if you don't give it they will not give you credit.
Can i get a driver's license with a secondary credit number?
Your credit score is linked to your social security number, not your driver's license. You may only have one social security number.
Could you inform me about social security death benefits?
When an individual dies, social security should be notified as soon as possible and the funeral director will report the persons death and they will require that persons social security number.
Can your credit history be transferred to a new social security?
Yes. Obtaining a new social security number is no guarantee that your credit history will not follow you.
Is a persons social security number and their taxpayer identification number the same thing?
Yes
Does lifelock protect your social security number?
Lifelock protects your social security number by monitoring applications for credit and services that use your social security number.Lifelock is known to be able to protect a person's social security number. This is a large and well known company.
Can a deceased persons social security number be used again?
No, the social security number should not be used again. If you are caught, it is a crime and may face jail time.
Can a person use a deceased persons social security number?
No, the social security number should not be used again. If you are caught, it is a crime and may face jail time.
What is allowed by the creditor when you apply for credit?
asking for your social security number
What can you do with someones social security number?
Open a credit account, steal their identity, keep your social security number as safe as you can.
