Thanks for all of the responses.
In regards to using a deceased family member's social security number...
I ran a housing program years ago, and one of our clients passed away suddenly. We contacted her family immediately to make arrangements for her funeral and to set a time so they could get her belongings. The day her son and daughter came to "get her belongings" they literally ransacked her apartment and left, taking only the food in her kitchen. I received a phone call the following day asking me if I knew where her social security card and ID were. The client had an entire apartment full of sentimental items, pictures, clothing, and furniture, but all they wanted were the food and the card and ID. I had already removed her wallet at the request of her mother, so they did not get them.
We ended up donating most of her belongings. So, it was a shame. The son and daughter were also clients of the agency, and in different housing programs, so I knew all of their basic needs were being taken care of.
To me, cable is a luxury, and shame on my old co-worker.
I looked to see what happens if a parent uses a minor child's ss# and this is a link to an answer.
http://www.experian.com/ask-experian...ty-number.html
Haven't received a response from TransUnion yet, so I am hoping that no news is good news.
