A Social Security Number check Reveals the name of the card holder, current and former addresses whether the number is terminated, deceased, or never issued; where issued; age or year of birth; past and current employers.

PURPOSE: The SSS will let you know, if the Social Security Number is valid, the combination of names used under this social security number and will supply you with prior addresses of the individual as listed on the credit file. This helps to key in on where this individual comes from & how transient they’ve been based on addresses/dates found. Fraudulent database should also be searched for credit card fraud, invalid SSN, etc.

While reviewing a SSS, you may find an individual either falsifying or emitting information on your applicant. You can then quickly determine what direction to take with this individual. If you use software to order a SSS, it should be sophisticated enough to select the best credit bureau based on entered zip code.

After the individual completes the application and signs the release, you can, if using sophisticated software, pull this report while the applicant is still on the premises by using an Express Option. Results of an Express Report should be delivered in 5 minutes.

HINT: If an additional name appears, the applicant may want to contact the Social Security Administration to be sure another individual is not using their SSN illegally.

HELP: The Social Security Search is the header of a credit report. Therefore, if you have no need of the credit history, order the SSS only. Do not order both as you will be paying for duplicate information.