Summary
In North Carolina and South Carolina, inquiries about a childs death can be made by parents, legal guardians, or law enforcement. Identity verification is required, typically involving personal information and security questions. Impersonation to obtain information is illegal and may be considered identity theft or fraud. If someone pretends to be you, report it to the police and notify the relevant organization. Consider placing a fraud alert on your accounts. For phone inquiries, personal information about the caller is needed for verification, not details about the deceased.Full Conversation
In NC and SC who can inquire about the death of my child
Hi Hannah, I'm sorry for your loss. In North Carolina and South Carolina, inquiries about the death of a child can typically be made by:
- Parents or legal guardians
- Immediate family members
- Law enforcement or legal representatives
Is there any specific information you are looking for or any specific legal process you need help with?
Can someone call and say they are me but arent just to get information
Hi Hannah,
Impersonation to obtain information is illegal. If someone pretends to be you to access information, it may be considered identity theft or fraud.
- Report the incident to the police.
- Notify the organization where the information was obtained.
- Consider placing a fraud alert on your accounts.
Would you like more detailed information or assistance with taking these steps?
In NC and SC who can inquire about the death of my child
Hi Hannah,
In North Carolina and South Carolina, inquiries about the death of a child can be made by:
- Parents or legal guardians
- Immediate family members
- Law enforcement or legal representatives
Would you like more detailed information on how to proceed with these inquiries?
would someone have to prove who they say they are
Hi Hannah,
Yes, typically, individuals would need to verify their identity when inquiring about the death of a child. This may include:
- Providing identification documents.
- Answering personal security questions.
- Submitting legal documents proving their relationship to the child.
Would you like more information on the verification process?
could they inquire over the phone
Hi Hannah,
Yes, inquiries can often be made over the phone, but the caller would typically need to verify their identity by:
- Providing identification details.
- Answering security questions.
- Possibly submitting legal documents afterward.
Would you need help with specific contact details for making such inquiries?
But if they need to verify who they are, how would they do that over the phone
Hi Hannah,
Over the phone, identity verification typically involves:
- Providing personal information (e.g., full name, date of birth).
- Answering security questions based on your records.
- Sometimes, follow-up with legal documents via email or fax.
Would you need assistance with contact details for specific organizations in NC or SC?
So really anyone can call and inquire?
Hi Hannah,
While anyone can call to inquire, they must verify their identity through:
- Providing personal information.
- Answering security questions.
- Possibly submitting legal documents afterward.
Would you like more information on specific organizations in NC or SC that handle such inquiries?
would they have to know that information about my daughter or is it there personal information
Hi Hannah,
When verifying identity over the phone, the caller typically needs to provide personal information about themselves (e.g., full name, date of birth) rather than detailed information about your daughter.
Would you like more details on how the verification process works for specific organizations in NC or SC?