Can you get your social security # changed?

Question

If you have problems with identify theft, can you legally change your social security #?

Answer 1

Yes.

Answer 2

Not easily, only your social security card but it is very hard to get a new number (even if you're a victim of identity theft)

From the SSA.gov website http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa....

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We do not routinely assign a new number to someone whose identity has been stolen. First, you should do several other things, such as:

- File a report with the local police or the police department where the identity theft took place, and keep a copy of the police report as proof of the crime;

- Notify the Federal Trade Commission (1-877-ID-THEFT or 1-877-438-4338);

- Contact the fraud units of the three major credit reporting bureaus:

Equifax (800-525-6285);

Trans Union: (800-680-7289); and

Experian: (888-397-3742).

- Call each of your creditors to report fraud for any account that has been tampered with or opened fraudulently.

If you decide to apply for a new number, you will need to prove your age, U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status and identity. For more information, ask for Your Social Security Number And Card (Publication Number 05-10002). http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10064...

Answer 3

I don't think you can change your number without extreme issues and an incredible amount of effort. Good Luck

Answer 4

she needs to see a lawyer right away

Answer 5

It is possible to get a new SSN, if you have a severe fraud case, but it is very difficult.

Try http://www.ss.gov for more help.

Good luck!