Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 19 July 2007 — Page 27

The Muncie Times • July 19, 2007 • Page 27

continued from page 21 Service for Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions. What does it cost? There is no charge for a Social Security number and card. If someone contacts you and wants to charge you for getting a number or card, or for any Social Security service, please remember that Social Security services are free. You can report anyone attempting to charge you by calling our Office of the Inspector General hotline at 1-800-269-0271.

What if I lose the card? You can replace your Social Security card if it is lost or stolen. You now are limited to three replacement cards in a year and 10 during your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward these limits. For example, changes in noncitizen status that require card updates may not count toward these limits. Also, you may not be affected by these limits if you can prove you need the card to prevent a significant hardship. We recommend that you keep your child’s Social Security card in a safe place. It is an important document. Do not carry it with you.

Social Security number misuse If you think someone is using your child’s Social Security number fraudulently, you should file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission by: * Internet www.consumer.gov/idtheft; * Telephone” 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338); or * TTY” 1-866-653-4261. It is against the law to: * Use someone else’s Social Security number unlawfully; * Give false information when applying for a number; or

* Alter, buy or sell Social Security cards. Your privacy When you apply for a Social Security number, all information provided is kept confidential and is not disclosed, except when required by law. Contacting Social Security Our Web site is a valuable resource for information about all of Social Security’s programs. There are a number of things you can do online. In addition to using our website, you can call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213. We can answer

specific questions from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. We can provide information by automated phone service 24 hours a day. (You can use our automated response system to tell us a new address or request a replacement Medicare card.) If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778. We treat all calls confidentially. We also want to make sure you receive accurate and courteous service. That is why we have a second Social Security representative monitor some telephone calls.

ENTERPRISE BAIL BONO!!! You can call us at anytime 24/7 or stop by the office at 1302 N. Gavin to talk to Frank, Carolyn, or Odell.

Our telephone numbers are: (765) 284-6853 (765) 287-0352 (765) 284-0035 (765) 289-4030 (765) 741-6636