Social Security Fraud

Social Security number misuse is one of the most dangerous types of identity theft. A thief may use your SSN fraudulently to obtain Social Security benefits, welfare benefits, tax refunds, or credit. In other cases, a thief might use your SSN to obtain employment in your name. The thief's employer reports wages earned to the IRS (Internal Revenue Services) under your SSN, leaving you to pay income taxes on these earnings. An identity thief's use of your SSN can cause you to lose the legitimate benefits to which you are entitled. In most cases, the Social Security Administration does not provide assistance to identity theft victims.