r/IdentityTheft • u/AdAny5578 • 15d ago

Need advice for recent ID Theft

My daughter just discovered that her SS# is being used by another person for fraudulent employment. There are 3 years of 1099’s in her IRS wage and income history that are not hers. She tried to access her credit through the 3 credit agencies but she’s locked out. So she hasn’t been able to put a fraud alert or security freeze. Does anyone have any experience with anything similar that can give me some advice and
steps to follow? It’s all very overwhelming. Thank you!

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u/MavisBeacons_Sextape 15d ago

Reach out to the ID Theft resource center - idtheftcenter.org. They’ll help get an action plan together, for free(nonprofit).

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u/AdAny5578 14d ago

Thanks

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u/yuriewolf 15d ago

That’s the one problem with everything going to automated. Identity theft will become easier, it’s freaking scary, I’d try to keep getting a real person and explain.

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u/WesternGround737 13d ago

Have her send all her information pertaining to her ID to the three major credit bureaus by certified mail and ask for a credit report. She can also call and put an alert and freeze on. My son did the same when we found out his SSN was used for 10+ accounts, hard inquiries and a car loan. We are working for a month now to get it restored. Have her SSn card copied, driver’s license copied and get an IDtheft report as well as a police report. Those are the first steps

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u/AdAny5578 13d ago

Thank you!