Sounds like a case of people having multiple identities using several SS numbers so they can collect multiple US, state, and local govt freebies.
They can file several tax returns to collect $3500 EITC checks. Collect multiple welfare, UI and Workmens Comp under different names and SS#.
The NY Times reported Mexicans who once worked here with valid SS numbers, then returned to Mexico, actually rent their SS numbers so other illegals here can file with the IRS and pocket $3500 Earned Income Tax refunds.
A widely-used SS# scheme: the illegals name their anchor baby the same name as the parent. They obtain a valid SS# for the anchor baby; the parent uses it, no one checks beyond name-matching, if that.
CNN's Lou Dobbs reported illegals are stealing small childrens' SS# because a child doesn't use a number very often so it is near impossible to detect a stolen number.
Dobbs also mentioned that business owners give illegals SS# of a previous employee (it is not a felony to give away SS#s but it is a felony to use them).
The US provides Mexico with the nuclear umberalla that is paid for by US taxpayers.
Mexico has no welfare safety nets, health insurance, and no Social Security system.
Illegals here get paid under the table and don't even pay taxes and send some $50 billion US dollars back to their decrepit, moth-eaten country.
They are a huge drain on US resources.
Looks like they cross the Rio Grande with nothing in their backpacks but instructions on how to get on the US gravy train.
Does anyone know how to check and see if your SS # has been stolen?