Change Your Social Security Number - Legally!
Under a new program, the social security administration will now allow you to change your social security number - if they've been the victim of identity theft or spousal abuse.
I had an interesting chat with a social security worker the other day. He revealed that in 1999 the social security administration had issued only 155 new social security numbers. But in the year 2006 the number grew to tens of thousands and he predicted that it will climb even higher over the next few years.
For far too many years the bureaucrats at the social security administration have steadfastly refused to allow individuals to change their social security number no matter how dire their personal circumstances. Several women and their children have recently been murdered simply because they were not allowed to change their social security numbers (and thus escape their abusive mates).
But it looks as though all the dead bodies and bad press are at long last having an effect. The social security administration has now announced a new policy to help people change their numbers.
Now for the first time the bureaucrats will actually let you change your social security number if you can prove that you’ve been the victim of identity theft or abuse. (A victim can qualify for a new social security number and then later change their name legally.)
At first the requirements may seem difficult, but they're really not all that strict if when you examine them in detail. In short, to qualify under this new policy, you'll need to document that you've had your identity stolen or have been abused by another.
If you feel that you now qualify for a social security number change but can't get the SSA clerk to agree to change your social security number. Politely ask for their supervisor and see if they will be more sympathetic. If they refuse, take the whole matter to your senator or congressman. It's your representative’s job to help you iron out any problems you may be having with various government agencies.
Though they will never admit it, government bureaucrats deeply fear letter writers and complainers. As long as no one complains to a higher authority, these clerks can get away with murder (which is what they've been doing for some years now by ignoring abused spouses) but when you get someone with some real power involved, the whole situation can rapidly change. They know that a single letter from a Senator can land an entire agency in some very hot water.
Here are the Social Security Administration's notes (taken from their official manual):
You must prove that someone else is actually using your social security number to:
1. Illegally apply for government benefits (welfare, food stamps, unemployment compensation, or educational loans).
2. Obtain store credit accounts or credit cards (in your name).
3. Obtain employment (illegal aliens, fugitive criminals).
4. Pursue other illegal activities
5. Hide income from lawful taxation.
6. Evade lawful prosecution for past crimes.
7. Harass and/or stalk you.
8. Cash in government bonds (taxes are due from the person cashing in the bonds, not the purchaser)
9. File fraudulent income tax returns (claiming non existent refunds)
You should be armed with several documents from third parties supporting your claim. (police reports, letters from credit agencies or credit card banks, bill collectors)
Our report contains additional details on the factors that will get your application rejected and those that will assure it’s smooth approval. You’ll also get the trips and traps built into the new law and how best to use them to your advantage.
Additional Notes:The Social Security Administration is now running TV ads in an effort to spread the word about their new policy regarding domestic abuse. If you can come up with the needed documents, you can now change your social security number under this new program.
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