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Beware of Being Listed as Dead When You’re Still Alive
18:27 - 23:57 (05:29)
There are around 2.7 million people in the US that die every year and get listed as deceased in government files. This can result in identity theft and fraud if someone tries to use your identity to claim benefits or commit crimes against the government.
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This podcast episode discusses the Social Security Death Index, which adds about 2.7 million names every year and can contain errors due to mistakes when reporting deaths to the government.
18:27 - 21:57 (03:30)
Social Security Death Index
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the Social Security Death Index, which adds about 2.7 million names every year and can contain errors due to mistakes when reporting deaths to the government.
ChapterBeware of Being Listed as Dead When You’re Still Alive
EpisodeSelects: What Happens When the Government Thinks You're Dead?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Mistakenly being labeled as deceased can lead to identity fraud and government benefit fraud.
21:57 - 23:57 (01:59)
Identity theft
Summary
Mistakenly being labeled as deceased can lead to identity fraud and government benefit fraud. Even a simple mishap like clicking the wrong button on an electronic tax return can cause this issue.