Florida Identity

Can I put a block or a pin number on my son's social security number to prevent his dad from claiming him on his taxes? He doesn't support him anymore. No, you cannot stop someone from claiming a dependent.

No, you cannot stop someone from claiming a dependent.

What is child identity theft? Adults are not the only targets of identity theft. In fact, children under the age of 18 can also become victims. Child identity theft happens when someone uses a minor child's personal information, such as name and Social Security number, usually to obtain credit or employment.

Highlights: Check your child's credit reports. Consider a free security freeze. Consider a credit monitoring product. Keep your child's documents in a safe place. Don't share your child's personal information unless it's absolutely necessary.

Highlights: Check your child's credit reports. Consider a free security freeze. Consider a credit monitoring product. Keep your child's documents in a safe place. Don't share your child's personal information unless it's absolutely necessary.

Here are some steps to take for a lost or stolen Social Security card: 1. Consider placing a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit reports or locking them.Security freezes help prevent access to your credit reports to open new credit accounts, with certain exceptions.

Taxpayers with either a Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number who can verify their identity are eligible for the program. Any primary or secondary taxpayer or dependent can get an IP PIN, if they can prove their identity.

Freeze your credit. Safeguard your Social Security number. Be alert to phishing and spoofing. Use strong passwords and add an authentication step. Use alerts. Watch your mailbox. Shred, shred, shred. Use a digital wallet.