Identity theft

Nurses General Nursing

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Ok, so I recently had someone apply for a Credit card in my name, using my SS#. I managed to stop the application and have subsequently done everything you need to do to report Identity Theft

I have two questions and was hoping for some advice:

1. Am I required to notify the BON?

2. SHOULD I notify the BON?

Your thoughts would be welcome........ thank you!

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I would most definetely call the BON!! Yikes, so sorry this has happend to you!! The person could, for all intent and purposes, get a duplicate RN license and start working as a nurse under your name!!

Not meant as legal advice, per TOS, however, be sure you file a police report, let the fraud division of your bank know, and have your name flagged at the major credit agencies.

Nightmarish. But be pro-active to nip this in the bud asap!

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What a pain. I HATE this kind of crap. The worst part is the people are next to never caught or punished. Good luck sorting through this mess. I would give them a heads up.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Call them immediately! AND call your malpracitce carrier! I had someone try to use my license once she went to jail

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