Posts Tagged ‘ minor fraud ’

What to do when daughter’s SSN is being used to open credit cards

Dear Experian, Someone is using my five-year-old daughter’s Social Security number. They already have two credit cards open under her number. What should I do? - REN[ READ MORE ]

CPS documents helpful in fraud by mother against child in foster care

Dear Experian, I have received a few inquiries involving debt owed to companies. I am 21 now, and the cases were for bills from 2004 till 2008. I was 14 at the time and in foster care. I am positive it was my mother, and I have letters from the government stating I was in Child Protective Services custody. Is this enough to dispute the charges? - CTC[ READ MORE ]

Protecting your children from identity theft

  • September 15th, 2010
  • Posted in Featured

Dear Experian, Identity theft is a growing problem for children. Can I put a security freeze on my three-year-old daughter's file even though there most likely is no activity? If this is not possible can I call to see if there is activity under her Social Security number? - MJJ[ READ MORE ]

Parent using child’s Social Security number

Dear Experian, I believe my daughter’s father is using her Social Security number for electricity, gas, water, phone and credit cards. How do I find out? - CKY[ READ MORE ]

Son’s SSN may have been used to commit credit fraud

Dear Experian, I'm a little concerned that someone may have used my son's Social Security number to obtain credit. How can I find out for sure? - EAC[ READ MORE ]