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posted Apr 15, 2019 7:00:13 PM

I think my identity has been stolen

My van was broken into on a family road trip over night while we rested at a hotel. They stole my social security card and now im getting weird credit checks show up saying walmard airlines card and mastercard. What do I do? Is someone trying to get cards in my name?

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Level 15
Apr 16, 2019 2:06:23 PM

If your wallet or purse containing your Social Security Card is stolen, contact your local police department immediately to file a theft report. You should also contact SSA directly at 1-800-772-1213 to request a replacement Social Security Card.

 

You should also contact SSA directly at 1-800-772-1213 to request a replacement Social Security Card. You can also go to the following link for help

https://identitytheft.gov/

 

You might want to sign up for fraud protection on the credit companies

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Level 15
Apr 16, 2019 2:06:23 PM

If your wallet or purse containing your Social Security Card is stolen, contact your local police department immediately to file a theft report. You should also contact SSA directly at 1-800-772-1213 to request a replacement Social Security Card.

 

You should also contact SSA directly at 1-800-772-1213 to request a replacement Social Security Card. You can also go to the following link for help

https://identitytheft.gov/

 

You might want to sign up for fraud protection on the credit companies