Alum Assoc TIN stolen! Help!

[AGDLynn]

Trish, I'm sooo sorry.

When I am standing next to someone at the checkout counter and they have their SSN card in their wallet, I want to remind them that that's a stupid thing to do (okay, I'd be nicer.

In my job, we get calls several times a week about stolen identity whether it's the whole name/dob/ssn or name or ssn.

We can't take the inaccurate info off the bad guy's record unless we get a letter from the arresting agency giving us permission to take it off.

[AXiDTrish]

Well, I've spent a lot of time digging around the IRS website, etc. I took care of my personal information (bank, credit unions, FTC) very quickly because that piece was a no brainer. Getting a new TIN from the IRS appears to be more difficult, but doable.

Thanks for those who offered their advice. Thanks AZ-AlphaXi....I left Tori a message, though I haven't heard from her yet.