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woodsprite

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5. The first thing would be to change his password and pin

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Fri Mar 15, 2024, 08:34 PM

Mar 2024

For his online banking. If it’s a joint account, create a new account and have the direct deposit changed. He could always auto-transfer a certain amount monthly to the account she has access to if he doesn’t want to totally cut her off.

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Need advice. My friend's wife is stealing his Social Security [View all] no_hypocrisy Mar 2024 OP

Open a new account, change the direct deposit to that account, don't give her access to the login info. TwilightZone Mar 2024 #1

That's the thing. He DIDN'T give her access. And she did this online, not thru a bank. no_hypocrisy Mar 2024 #3

Do all of the above, and request that online access not be enabled. TwilightZone Mar 2024 #9

Definitely. Change accounts and call SS. Deuxcents Mar 2024 #6

Do all that and report the theft to SSA and the police. Joinfortmill Mar 2024 #8

If it's going to a joint account, nothing. Phoenix61 Mar 2024 #2

This is so sad nt XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #4

The first thing would be to change his password and pin woodsprite Mar 2024 #5

Contact the Social Security Office of Inspector General CanonRay Mar 2024 #7

I think, maybe depending on where they live, his money is considered her money since they are married. LoisB Mar 2024 #10

You hit the nail on the head. no_hypocrisy Mar 2024 #11

That is so sad. I hope she gets help and he finds a way to keep his money out of her reach. LoisB Mar 2024 #12

Is it possible to homegirl Mar 2024 #13

Good idea up to mail at home. She'll steal the check. no_hypocrisy Mar 2024 #14

I sincerely doubt it. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2024 #16

One thing about calling SS - estimated wait time varies from 40 min to an hour question everything Mar 2024 #15

I am fortunate homegirl Mar 2024 #17