How to tell if someone is using your identity to start/own a company?

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   Jeffrey Kurzon

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   Answered November 09, 2012 07:48. You sound a bit paranoid. If someone used your social security number for an unlawful purpose and makes false representations to the IRS, they are most likely breaking all sorts of laws, including criminal. Then again, you are not paranoid if someone is really watching you. I am not sure, but perhaps you could send the IRS a Freedom of Information Act request to determine if anyone has unlawfully used your social security number to obtain an EIN.

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   Matisyahu Wolfberg

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   Answered November 09, 2012 08:29. That is a legitimate concern, there are companies that claim to be able to protect you from identity theft

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   Michael Doland

   Los Angeles Corporate / Incorporation Lawyer

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   Answered November 09, 2012 08:13. Unless unauthorized persons have your SSN the risk is very low.

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