I didn't think I could but after reading your post, I looked into it and if I can prove it was stolen, I can change it! I'm going to go to Service Canada first thing Monday with my letter and try. Thanks for prompting me
That's alright, I was mainly curious. I feel like it should be allowed, if you can prove your social security number has been breached, and not just changing it for another reason, just in case it can be abused by people somehow. I wish you the best of luck.
found usa rules
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10064.pdf"Should you get a new Social Security number?
If you’ve done all you can to fix the problems resulting from misuse of your Social Security number, and someone is still using your number, we may assign you a new number.
You can’t get a new Social Security number:
• If your Social Security card is lost or stolen, but there’s no evidence that someone is using your number.
• To avoid the consequences of filing for bankruptcy.
• If you intend to avoid the law or any legal responsibility.
If you decide to apply for a new number, you’ll need to prove your identity, age, and U.S. citizenship or immigration status. For more information, ask
for Your Social Security Number and Card (Publication Number 05-10002). You’ll also need to provide evidence that you’re having ongoing problems because of the misuse.Keep in mind that a new number probably won’t solve all your problems. This is because other governmental agencies (such as the IRS and state motor vehicle agencies) and private businesses (such as banks and credit reporting companies) will have records under your old number. Along with other personal information, credit reporting companies use the number to identify your credit record. So using a new number won’t guarantee you a fresh start. This is especially true if your other personal information, such as your name and address, remains the same.
If you receive a new Social Security number, you shouldn’t use the old number anymore.
For some victims of identity theft, a new number actually creates new problems. If the old credit information isn’t associated with your new number, the absence of any credit history under your new number may make it more difficult for you to get credit."
So basically in my case since no known crime is being done with my stolen info they will not do anything.
But if someone tries to become me and commits a crime I could get a new one.
As I mentioned no one I know via any search of many kinds has my exact full name which is likely why they have yet to attempt using my stolen info.
I would love to have the breached companies pay me back for the discover insurance I have used. Seems fair
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