I lost my social security cards, what should I do to protect myself against Idenity Theft?

Question

I lost my entire wallet along with my own social security card and my 6 yr old sons social security card , my drivers license, and credit cards, I already cancelled all of my credit cards, but what should I do now that my social security cards and my drivers license are in someone's possesion??? Help please! Thanks.

Answer 1

Check out the Social Security hotline on Fraud below:

Answer 2

A classic example of credit-dependent financial crime (bank fraud) occurs when a criminal obtains a loan from a financial institution by impersonating someone else. The criminal pretends to be the victim by presenting an accurate name, address, birth date, or other information that the lender requires as a means of establishing identity. Even if this information is checked against the data at a national consumer reporting agency, the lender will encounter no concerns, as all of the victim's information matches the records. The lender has no easy way to discover that the person is pretending to be the victim, especially if an original, government-issued id can't be verified (as is the case in online, mail, telephone, and fax-based transactions). This kind of crime is considered non-self-revealing, although authorities may be able to track down the criminal if the funds for the loan were mailed to them. The criminal keeps the money from the loan, the financial institution is never repaid, and the victim is wrongly blamed for defaulting on a loan s/he never authorized.

Answer 3

Go to the Social Security Office and report them stolen....IMMEDIATELY.  

One other thing - go to the Experian site, etc (one of the 3 credit reporting agencies).  If it's allowed in our state, put what's called a "freeze" on yourself (I think it's done by SSN).  They have to get clearance from you every time your SSN is used to apply for credit.  Do this for your son's SSN, too.  It'll save a lot of heartache.  Make sure you report it to the police - they have to know for sure that you are a victim of ID theft.  Otherwise you could get blamed for crimes you didn't commit.  Ask them about any other actions they advise you take. Your particular state may have victim assistance for it.  Take every precaution you can possibly take for BOTH SS cards before you have some serious problems that will suck to go through.

Answer 4

I have never been asked to show my soc. security card and do  not think it is necessary to carry it around in your wallet.  Keep it in a safe place at home next time.

Answer 5

then you must get new cards and  etc. next time be more careful