What Does It Mean When Multiple Social Security Numbers Are Indicated?
Lesson Three
Keep in mind that Investigators never now what any single piece of the puzzle will produce in advance while conducting a background check. Finding multiple names or social security numbers usually means one of three things. It's possible that someone made an honest error at some point in the past during a business transaction and typed in an incorrect social security number. This might be the case if the number is slightly different and the transposed numbers are geographically close to each other on a keypad. This could also be a deliberate attempt made by the subject to conceal background data from the past under an assumed identity. The third most common reason is that someone unknown to your subject used the same social security number without the subjects knowledge. Doing more follow up on the other social security number is usually recommended. We can run both socials so you can compare the results.
Unless you have the legal authority to have us release a ssn to you , the actual social security number in your results will be replaced with the words "SSN On File: 77 Investigations" . (We have it on file). Where multiple social security numbers do get linked to your subject, It will read "(Different) SSN On File: 77 Investigations". Simply call us on the phone and we'll discuss with you any details possible without over stepping boundaries of the law. If you want us to run an alternate social security number, we'll gladly perform that service for an additional fee. By now you're probably loaded down with more information about your subject than you can process and check out in a month. Do yourself a favor and buy some multi color felt tip markers such as "Highlighter". Use a different color for each subject and compare known data against the unknown along with notes or questions you plan to address at a later stage in your background check investigation. Look for addresses, relatives, businesses or other affiliations both social security numbers have in common.
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