How Do I Report Someone Using My Social Security Number?
If you suspect someone is using your Social Security number to obtain credit and other goods and services fraudulently, you need to file a report with the Federal Trade Commission. This can be done online or by phone. The FTC gathers complaints from victims of identity theft and provides them with information to assist in resolving problems that are a result of this crime. The FTC does not have the authority to prosecute criminals. So you would also need to file a complaint with local authorities. Contact all three credit bureaus to place a fraud alert on your credit report. This prevents anyone from opening hew accounts in your name. Once the fraud alert is placed on your account, you can request a free credit report from all three credit bureaus. Close fraudulent accounts. Accounts that were opened fraudulently or believed to have been tampered with need to be closed. File a complaint with the FTC. This can be done online or by phone at (877) 438-4338. File a report with your local p
