Sometimes the death of an individual can be reported in error. A death reported in error happens when a person on a joint account dies and both names on the account are reported by mistake, it can be a clerical error or it can be for a more nefarious reason.
IF YOU DISCOVER YOU HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS DEAD
Contact the entity who notified you and ask for a copy of the information that was provided to prove your death.
If known and if applicable, obtain the death certificate from the county where it was reported and find what steps need to be taken to correct their records of your death reported in error.
Make an appointment with your local Social Security Administration Office to see if your death has been reported there and ask what information you need to make corrections. Bring identification and ask who else they will notify, if anyone, of the correction.
Contact the three main credit reporting agencies to obtain your credit report. Check if your death has been reported there and ask what steps need to be taken to remove the death notice if there is one. Review your credit report for a list of all creditors and lenders and contact each entity to notify them that you had your death reported in error.
