What do you need to get your SS card?

What do you need to get your SS card?

An acceptable document must be current (not expired) and show your name, identifying information (date of birth or age) and preferably a recent photograph. For example, as proof of identity Social Security must see your: U.S. driver’s license; State-issued non-driver identification card; or.

Is your social security number on your passport?

Is your social security number (SSN) on your passport? Well, your social security number might be required for passport application, but you can’t find it on your passport. What you will find there is your passport number.

What has your SSN on it?

If you have a Social Security Number, you can find it on your Social Security card. Some other places that you can find your SSN are on tax returns, W-2s and bank statements. You may even find it on previously filed USCIS forms.

What happens when someone uses your SSN?

A dishonest person who has your Social Security number can use it to get other personal information about you. Identity thieves can use your number and your good credit to apply for more credit in your name. Then, they use the credit cards and don’t pay the bills, it damages your credit.

How can I protect my Social Security number from being used?

How to Protect Your SSN

  1. Offer an Alternative Form of ID.
  2. Ask Why They Want It and How It Will Be Handled.
  3. Leave Your Card at Home.
  4. Shred Mail and Documents With Personal Details.
  5. Don’t Use Your SSN as a Password.
  6. Don’t Send Your SSN via an Electronic Device.
  7. Don’t Give It Out to Strangers.

What do I do if someone has my personal information?

  1. File a claim with your identity theft insurance, if applicable.
  2. Notify companies of your stolen identity.
  3. File a report with the FTC.
  4. Contact your local police department.
  5. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports.
  6. Freeze your credit.
  7. Sign up for a credit monitoring service, if offered.

How can I protect my identity online?

How can I protect my identity online?

  1. Protect your computer and smartphone with strong, up-to-date security software.
  2. Learn to spot spam and scams.
  3. Use strong passwords.
  4. Monitor your credit scores.
  5. Review your credit score.
  6. Freeze your credit.
  7. Only use reputable websites when making purchases.
  8. Stay alert.

How do I report my identity stolen to Social Security?

Do you suspect someone of committing fraud, waste, or abuse against Social Security? You can contact the Office of the Inspector General’s fraud hotline at 1-or submit a report online at https://oig.ssa.gov/.

How do I know if someone is using my credit?

To find out if someone opened a credit card in your name, get a copy of your credit report from all three major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. You’ll be able to see all of the credit cards opened in your name on those reports.