New Mexico Letter Notifying Social Security Administration of Identity Theft of Minor
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Typically, when the SSA decides to start an investigation, they will have an investigator follow you at your Consultative Exam. The people who follow you are not police officers. The reason the SSA may spy on you at your Consultative Exam is that they know you will be at the exam.
Contact the three major credit bureaus and ask for them to check for files relating to your child's name and social security number. Note: Only parents/guardians of children may ask to see a child's credit file.
When the increase takes effect: The increase will begin with benefits that Social Security beneficiaries receive in January 2024. Increased SSI payments will begin with the December 29, 2023 payment. When your notice will arrive in the mail: We mail COLA notices throughout the entire month of December.
The letters at the end of a SSN indicate the claim number for a SSI or Social Security beneficiary. Per the SSA: "If you are an SSI beneficiary, your claim number is your nine-digit Social Security Number (SSN) (000-00-0000) followed by two letters such as EI, DI, DS, DC.
Notices are necessary to explain our decisions, inform you of your rights and responsibilities, and explain what you can do if you disagree with our decisions. We also send notices that may ask you to call or come into the office, or to request information or documents.
We can provide you with a benefit verification letter, sometimes called a ?budget letter,? a ?benefits letter,? a ?proof of income letter,? or a ?proof of award letter.? You may also need proof that you have never received Social Security benefits or SSI or proof that you have applied for benefits.
Look out for notifications that a tax return has been filed under your name. Additionally, if you receive a W-2, 1099, or any other tax form from a company you've never worked for, it might mean that someone obtained your Social Security number and is using it for employment purposes.
You may reach the FTC's identity theft hotline toll free at 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338) or visit their website at .ftc.gov/idtheft. Additional Resources: Protecting Your Social Security Number from Identity Theft.
