Social Insurance Number (SIN Card): When SIN Card Lost

When SIN Card Lost ; What to do when SIN Card Lost

File a complaint with the police. Ask for the case reference number, and the officer's name and telephone number. If you obtain a copy of the police report, make sure it states your name and SIN.

Contact the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-495-8501 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. The national anti-fraud call centre provides advice and assistance about identity theft.

Call one of Canada's two credit bureaus Equifax: 1-800-465-7166 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-465-7166 end_of_the_skype_highlighting TransUnion: 1-866-525-0262 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-866-525-0262 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (for residents of Quebec, dial 1-877-713-3393 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877-713-3393 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) Every year, you can request a free copy of your credit report. Review it for any suspicious activity. Also, check to see if your credit file should be flagged–which indicates that your personal information has been put at risk and may be vulnerable to fraud.

Inform your bank and creditors by phone and in writing about any irregularities.

Visit a Service Canada Centre and bring any documents you have that may help prove the suspected fraud or misuse of your SIN. Also, bring an original identity document (your birth certificate or citizenship document). One of our officials will review your information and provide you with assistance and guidance.

SIN appliicable places

to your employer
for income-tax purposes
to financial institutions where you are earning interest or income
to receive Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), or Régie des rentes du Québec (RRQ) benefits
to receive Employment Insurance (EI) benefits
to set up a Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) or a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
to receive the Canada Child Tax Benefit
to receive Canada Student Loans
for goods and services tax (GST)⁄harmonized sales tax (HST) claims
to receive social-assistance benefits
for veterans' benefits and programs
to receive Workers Compensation benefits
to receive child-support payments

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