Can someone who steals my SSN and identity be prosecuted?
In October 1998, President Bill Clinton signed the Identity Theft and Assumption Deference Act of 1998. This act makes it a felony to use or transfer the identity (including the SSN) of another person. Last year, the act was used to successfully prosecute a Wisconsin man for stealing the identity of a Chicago man (he used the man's SSN to get a job that enabled him to steal computer equipment and open bank accounts and file income taxes in the victim's name). He pled guilty and faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in jail (followed by three years of probation) and a fine of up to $250,000.
In addition to crimes by U.S. citizens -- crimes that are bilking the government out of millions of dollars each year -- agents in the OIG's Strategic Enforcement Division (SED) say they are also targeting scams run by immigrant groups and foreign nationals.
There is a great deal more to learn about the Social Security program, its benefits and what they mean to you. Check out the Social Security Administration Web site for answers to your questions (sign up for the SSA's e-mail newsletter to keep up with changes in Social Security laws and regulations.
What is done in secret.. WILL be brought into the Light......
[16:37] Mouser> :TheMOM- and you should have seen the
beautiful cake plate from [PeaceRose]....
[16:37] TheMOM> :hahahah.... NOT THE PLATE!
[16:37] Mouser> :TheMOM- NOT THAT PLATE... that plate is
safely locked up...
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