<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe general federal policy is that people can\u2019t get a new SSN if they already have been issued one in the past. After all, it\u2019s supposed to track you from cradle to grave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, they make exceptions where the non-randomized element has caused problems for individuals. You have to make your case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Relatives with sequential numbers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One of the more common problems is when siblings discover that they have sequential numbers. Why is this a problem? Well, it\u2019s a great advantage for identity-theft scammers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When they get hold of one SSN, they can \u201ctest\u201d a similar number with similar names. This can cause a hit where legitimate SSNs have been issued to siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is most likely to happen when parents have sent in applications at the same time for two young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have already been hit by identity theft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Are you in a situation where you\u2019ve reported your case of identity theft to your bank and law enforcement?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you have the official paperwork, you can engage with the Social Security Board to request a new SSN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You learn that you have a non-unique SSN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In this scenario, people accidentally learn that they have the same SSN as another individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it\u2019s not a case of identity theft! It\u2019s because the issuing of numbers hasn\u2019t been random for most of the existence of the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People tend to find this out when an official of some kind points this out. You may be applying for a driving license, and the agency informs you that there\u2019s a problem with your SSN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In these cases, you should have little trouble with getting a new one from the Social Security Board. They have the evidence in their databases!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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