Caroline S asked:
In Laws asked when visiting us for copy of our daughter’s social security card a couple of years ago b/c they were setting up a 529 college fund for her. I gave them the copy, but now I’ve found out that they never lock the door to their house. The live in a rural, remote, sparsely populated area (town of about 300 people), but they live in a neighborhood that has house break ins ( I read this in their neighborhood newsletter which is available online…it reports among other things, crimes in the area, kind of like a neighborhood watch)….fortunately they have never had a house break in (yet?!)…would you be concerned? Daughter is only 2, and I can’t get free credit report without sending a truckload (which is good) of identification papers to the 3 credit bureaus….I thought of asking for the copy of her card back, but it’s been 2 years and they would probably be offended if I asked for it back…..anyway, is this cause for concern?
Bertha
In Laws asked when visiting us for copy of our daughter’s social security card a couple of years ago b/c they were setting up a 529 college fund for her. I gave them the copy, but now I’ve found out that they never lock the door to their house. The live in a rural, remote, sparsely populated area (town of about 300 people), but they live in a neighborhood that has house break ins ( I read this in their neighborhood newsletter which is available online…it reports among other things, crimes in the area, kind of like a neighborhood watch)….fortunately they have never had a house break in (yet?!)…would you be concerned? Daughter is only 2, and I can’t get free credit report without sending a truckload (which is good) of identification papers to the 3 credit bureaus….I thought of asking for the copy of her card back, but it’s been 2 years and they would probably be offended if I asked for it back…..anyway, is this cause for concern?
Bertha
Ella
Well you could express concern over the number of reports of identity theft and ask them to put their copy in a safe deposit box.
Comment by bdloving — July 4, 2010 @ 3:38 pm
Vernon
You didn’t mention if they actually followed through on the 529 plan or not. I will assume that they did.
They likely just gave the copy to the person who sold them the plan. I don’t see any reason why they would keep it in their house, as they have no need for it.
I have heard good things about lifelock, which I believe to be a subscription service. You might give them a try for yourself and your daughter. Their website is below. Again, I have not used their service, so do your own due diligence in the matter.
Child Identity Theft is a growth industry, so you are wise to be concerned about the issues. Good luck!
Comment by Randall Parker, MBA — July 6, 2010 @ 10:59 am
Eric
Always should be concerned. I think u could place a fraud alert on your daughters SSN, this is free. Visit
Comment by gottaknow08 — July 9, 2010 @ 11:43 am