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Child
Child identity theft occurs when a fraudster opens fraudulent accounts or files taxes in your child's name.
In The Event Of Fraudulent Credit Being Taken Out In Your Child's Name, As A Parent, Request From The Entity
- That the fraudulent account be closed
- That the entity confirm release from liability in writing
As Follow Up
- Provide a letter to the entity which includes a copy of your child's birth certificate
In The Event Federal Taxes Were Filed Under Your Child's Name, As A Parent
- File under your child's name the Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires an Identity Theft Affidavit
- Following directions at the closing of the form on how to submit
- The form can be filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) electronically
- The FTC will then electronically file it with the IRS on your behalf
- We encourage you to complete the affidavit and work directly with the IRS
- Contact the IRS directly after submitting the affidavit at 800-908-4490
- You can check your child's credit history if you suspect fraudulent activity may have occurred
- Because minors are not able to enter into legal agreements, a credit report should not exist under their social security number
- All three credit reporting agencies have special procedures in place to run manual searches on minors