Jim, please let this post remain on the main forum for a few day prior to relocating this post.
I qualify for Social Security but have elected NOT to receive my benefits.
My ID was stolen and the nightmare began.
An email created with my name, then a bank account opened at JP Morgan/ Chase Bank in my name. Then social security was applied for over the phone, which is allowed due to my disabilities. The thief?s have enough info on me to fool a Social Security [SS] Officer and applied for my SS. It worked, to my horror: $8,700 was transferred to the fraudulent bank account along with reoccurring monthly payments.
I find out, LAST WEEK, when I received a confirmation letter from SS which took 4 weeks from the day of the fraudulent application. The Social Security Administration and Secrete Service was immediately notified and is working on the case.
Currently, my credit is locked up as I notified Equifax of the above. In the future, I have to be present at SS for any changes.
Due to my age, I am on Medicare, over 65, but as stated, I have elected not to receive social security benefits. The question remains, HOW DID THE FRAUDSTER KNOW I QUALIFIED FOR BUT ELECTED NOT TO RECEIVE BENEFITS FROM SS????
I am not on or a member of any social media such as twitter or Facebook. BeeMaster is my only public means, period. However, I would not be surprised if there are fraudulent public accounts in my name. My ID was stolen years ago from the Fed Govt, all my personal info stolen from my pervious employer, even my fingerprint down to my High School.
Blessings
Van