Utah Letter Notifying Social Security Administration of Identity Theft of Minor
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Class A Misdemeanor ? if the perpetrator stole less than $1,000, they can be sentenced to one year in jail and fined up to $2,500. Third-Degree Felony ? if the perpetrator stole more than $1,000 but less than $5,000, they can be sentenced to up to five years in prison and fined up to $5,000.
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.
If you believe a thief is using your Social Security number to work or claim Social Security benefits, call the Social Security Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271. Or report Social Security benefits fraud online at .
Prevention Steps Keep birth certificates, social security cards and other sensitive personal information securely locked away. Review family website uses and monitor submission of any personal identifying information. Place a free security freeze on the child's account.
If you listed your child as a dependent on a previous tax return, you should find their social security number (SSN) on that form. Otherwise, you can contact the Social Security Administration at .ssa.gov.
Warning signs of identity theft Bills for items you did not buy. Debt collection calls for accounts you did not open. Information on your credit report for accounts you did not open. Denials of loan applications. Mail stops coming to, or is missing from, your mailbox.
Contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at 1-800-908-4490 or visit them online, if you believe someone is using your SSN to work, get your tax refund, or other abuses involving taxes. Order free credit reports annually from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
Warning Signs of Child Identity Theft Unexpected bills addressed to your child. Collection notices that arrive by mail or phone, targeting your child. Denial of government benefits for your child on the basis that they've already been paid to someone using your child's Social Security number.
