We know all about ID theft and how to protect ourselves, but you
think the threat ends when you pass away. However, a new study says
deceased Americans are at risk of having their personal information
stolen and used to try and get credit.
A California company
called ID Analytics compared the names of people used in millions of
credit applications to people listed in the federal government's Social
Security Death Master File. They found ID theft of the dead in big
numbers when it comes to attempts to get credit.
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It's not like there going to leave and not pay the bill.
ReplyDeleteJoe I was researching some of the websites for ancestors of mine. I was shocked when I found one site that actually had my deceased parents social security numbers. They also had numerous family members who were deceased with their social security numbers as well. I really don't think that any social security numbers should be posted anywhere. Could you imagine how awful it would be to see someone use a family members social security numbers to get credit?? It's really sad. Beth
ReplyDeletewhen a person dies , the funeral home is responsible for notifing
ReplyDeletethe social security admin..
having said that ole Bennie Smith and others are in deep do-do.
Hell, you can even become President Of the United States Of America with one!!
ReplyDeleteNot only is he one of them 9:34 but they voted him in office in 2008!
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