How do u find out whos using ur social security number without your consent?

Question

Some one has been using my sons social security number on their Taxes .I callled the IRS .....a lady told me that there was no way that she could give out information on whos been using my sons social security number. Is that in fact the case? what can or should i do if anything to prevent this from happening anymore?who should i contact? cause it certainly isnt the IRS.

Answer 1

There really isn't a way to do this. You can report fraud to 800-ID-THEFT, obtain your son's credit report from the three bureaus, and then respond to them in writing contesting anything that you find is incorrect in the reports. Additionally you should speak to the police and file a police report involving identity theft. If you son isn't very old yet, you should probably go to the Social Security office to obtain a new Social Security number.

Other than that, your other bet is to hire a private investigator, however there's only so much they can do and oftentimes what they do can be questionable.

Good luck.

Answer 2

First, you need to check his credit report (even if he's five!) Make sure you put a fraud alert out with the three big credit reporting agencies. The taxes may not be the only place where the person is using the number.

I also recommend you call the IRS again and let them know there is an error going on. If the person you talk to can't help you, talk to their supervisor. Or, you or your son can request a copy of all info pertaining to any records with his own ss# on it. They certainly CAN give you your own info.

Answer 3

That is correct. The IRS can only give out information on a taxpayer to the taxpayer themselves or to an individual that has the authority to act on that taxpayer's behalf (enrolled agent, CPA, or attorney).

All you can really do is to file your son as your dependent yourself. If two different people are claiming your son as a dependent on two separate tax returns (yours and theirs), all the IRS will do is issue a notice to both of you disputing the dependent claim. Then it will be up to both of you to provide supporting documentation that you can rightfully claim your son as your dependent.