A second SSN is issued to the NH if this is the only means of resolving the scramble
and:
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The NH has cooperated with our investigation; and
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Attempts to locate the individual using the NH's SSN have been unsuccessful; and
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The NH has earnings posted to their SSN in the 2 last prelag years which belong to
someone else or there is evidence of current (lag) usage; and
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The NH requests or agrees to accept a new SSN.
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A wrong number SSN situation exists. When SSA becomes aware of a wrong number SS-5
situation, action must be taken to assign a new SSN to the appropriate individual.
(RM 10220.350)