My social security card was lost, do I need to notify anybody?

Question

Im going to the SS office to get a replacement, but do I need to let any credit agencies know?

Answer 1

You need to contact the three credit reporting agencies: Experian, Equifax and Transunion and put a flag on your credit reports.  That will force anyone that wants to open a new account to call you to verify you want to open the account.  Losing the card opens you up to being an identity theft victim.

Answer 2

Well... it doesn't matter, go apply for the new one at the SS office.

Then go on annualcreditreport.com and check it often as allowed.

I would wait a month and then check Equifax, then wait 3 months and check Transunion, and so on...

If you notice any activitiy...then you will have to take legal action.