He had some money, old credit cards and his social security # in there! If one person got his hands on my fathers SS #, what damage could that person do?
Thanks.
P.S
Sorry I didn't know what section to post in.
2006-09-30 17:38:06 · 9 answers · asked by Soung 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
This is a very similar situation from one I found myself in last year.
He needs to go to the S.S. office and file a lost card- they will flag his number incase it is used for any illegal immigration- also cancel all credit cards and put a chain on his wallet (or something)
2006-09-30 17:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by tbaby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing happen to me. Only it was my pruse that was stolen by a known identy theft person, it had my social security card and my passport. I had to call the social secruity office and tel them to put security on my number. I also did credit checks just to make sure nothing was opening up under my name. I'm not possitive on what exactly all the damage they could do, but i'm sure the damage could be pretty bad. So I suggest calling the social security office of your city/state.
Good Luck!
2006-09-30 17:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica Y 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That person could steal your Dad's identity. The fastest growing Crime in the USA Should not carry SS cards, and only one credit card. Lose your wallet, cancel those cards immediately.
2006-09-30 18:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well maybe the person that have his wallet buys some thing w/ his credit cards or money. For example ... a Camera, MP3, Laptop, Computer, ETC. Also if you see the bills .. that would hurt.
2006-09-30 17:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they could use it to get credit card and use them to buy things so have him check his credit report reguarly if he sees weard things like a visa that just bought a motorcycle call the credit card company and alert them of the abuse
2006-09-30 17:48:15 · answer #5 · answered by ineedacar 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
also aft her rep or you S.S # to the office, and Chet we the credit rep or , that he loos his credit cards, he had to meek a police rep or to said he loos his pa par ans save a cc# in his rec rd in case something happen we his S.S. card, and credit cards.
2006-09-30 17:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by cyresetaz69 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree never carry around your soc. card and don't get it printed on checks or your drivers license.
2006-10-03 19:33:39 · answer #7 · answered by sb 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you know what they say, you shouldn't keep all your eggs in one basket!
Why carry all that in one wallet?
2006-09-30 17:39:43 · answer #8 · answered by Spadesboffin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they can open more credit cards in his name with his ssi number, they can apply for loans with his ssi number, and so on and so forth.
2006-09-30 19:17:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋