Ghosting: Protecting a Deceased Spouse #IdentityTheft #Security

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Stop identity thieves from ghosting a deceased person’s credit and identity.

Identity theft after death is a serious issue that often goes unnoticed by grieving families. This guide explains the two essential steps to secure a loved one’s personal information immediately after they pass away.

Learn how to properly report a death to the Social Security Administration and the major credit bureaus to prevent fraud.

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A difficult but important one: identity thieves target the recently deceased, exploiting the gap before records catch up. If you've lost a spouse or parent, here are the two moves that close that window.

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📌 ONE TAKEAWAY FROM THIS SHORT
✅ "Ghosting" = identity theft using a deceased person's information
✅ Report the death to the Social Security Administration directly
✅ Send each bureau a death certificate; ask them to flag the file "deceased"
✅ Don't assume the funeral home handled the notifications

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