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Unauthorized use of minor's social security number reported, Shumway IL

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W Main St, Shumway, IL 62461

A woman reported that someone used her 17-year-old son's social security number to open a credit account without permission.

Audio|Heard on: Effingham County Sheriff and EMS, Effingham City Police
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Transcript:
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I have (name withheld) on Public Service.
00:03
She lives near West Main Street in Schumway.
00:06
She advised that her 17-year-old son's social security number has been used for another unique account and credit file.
00:13
She needs to know her options.

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Location mentioned:
W Main St, Shumway, IL 62461

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