I want to open a My Social Security account but I'm not sure if I can
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Do you have a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit report?
Yes, I have a security freeze.
You still can open the account by temporarily lifting it. You must contact our Identity Services Provider and request that they lift temporarily your security freeze. You can create your account online after your security freeze is lifted.
What would happen after I get my temporary lift?
After the lift expires the Identity Provider may automatically reinstate it.
Is there any other option if I don't want to temporarily lift my security freeze?
Yes, you can create your account by visiting your local Social Security office to open it in person.
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Can somebody else use my account?
No, for your protection you are the only one that should create and use your account.
what if I give written permission for someone else to use it?
No, even written permission no one else can use your account.
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Where can I get more information about security freezes?
You can read the Federal Trade Commission s Credit Freeze FAQs.
In case I decide to temporarily lift my security freeze, do I need to do anything else about it after creating my account?
As mentioned before, the Identity Service Provider can automatically reinstate your security freeze after the temporary lift expires.
