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Guide for Protecting Deceased Persons from Identity Theft

Guam Guide for Protecting Deceased Persons from Identity Theft

Q: Do I need to send a death certificate to the IRS?

The IRS doesn&#039;t need a copy of the death certificate or other proof of death. Usually, the representative filing the final tax return is named in the person&#039;s will or appointed by a court.

Q: Can you steal someone&#039;s identity if they are dead?

Even after someone dies, it&#039;s still possible for criminals to use their information to illegally open credit cards, apply for loans, file fraudulent tax returns, and buy goods and services. In some cases, thieves intentionally steal the identity of someone who has died ? a practice known as ghosting.

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Criminal - Identity Theft

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Multi-State

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US-00727

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This Guide for Protecting Deceased Persons from Identity Theft will assist you in protecting an individual’s identifying information from identity theft after they have died. It is also helpful in dealing with creditors, credit reporting agencies, law enforcement agencies and other entities if a deceased person’s identification is lost or stolen.

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Contact banks, credit unions, credit card companies, and other financial institutions that hold accounts in your loved one's name, and notify those companies of your family member's death. This way, the system can flag any attempts to use the deceased person's identity via their financial accounts.

The IRS doesn't need a copy of the death certificate or other proof of death. Usually, the representative filing the final tax return is named in the person's will or appointed by a court.

Deceased family member identity theft, also known as ghosting, occurs when someone uses the personal information of a deceased person to commit fraud. This can include opening new credit accounts, applying for loans or making other financial transactions in the deceased person's name.

Follow these tips to reduce the risk of a deceased person from having their identity stolen: Send copies of the death certificate to each credit reporting bureau, asking them to put a ?deceased alert? on the credit reports. Review the deceased taxpayer's credit report for questionable credit card activity.

Identity thieves can strike even after death. An identity thief's use of a deceased person's Social Security number may create problems for family members. This type of identity theft also victimizes merchants, banks, and other businesses that provide goods and services to the thief.

Even after someone dies, it's still possible for criminals to use their information to illegally open credit cards, apply for loans, file fraudulent tax returns, and buy goods and services. In some cases, thieves intentionally steal the identity of someone who has died ? a practice known as ghosting.