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1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Civil Litigation, Contracts, Estate Planning and Identity Theft for California on
Q: I think my family and my husbands family forged tricked me and my husband forged and altered documents what can I do?

we keep having bank issues and we went to a bank and my father in law knew the bank employee and we found accounts opened illegally and are signatures forged them my brother said he worked fkr triple A bit its an interexchange insurance agency and they altered and misrepresented what tyoe of... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

Under California law, if you suspect fraudulent activity, such as forged documents, identity theft, and unauthorized opening of accounts or businesses in your name, taking immediate action is crucial. First, consider contacting a legal professional with experience in fraud or financial crimes. They... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Identity Theft and Probate for California on
Q: Fraud on deceased mom's account. How to establish designated person to handle fraud with bank.

Under California law, we are able to do a simplified transfer of assets for my mom's bank accounts, without the need to go through probate court. We found out that there are fraud charges on her account after the date of her death. The bank is requesting any of these documents to start a... View More

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answered on Feb 2, 2024

In California, if you wish to handle fraud on your deceased mother's bank account without going through probate court, you can explore a few options. First, check if your mother had a payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) designation on her bank account. If so, you might be able to... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Identity Theft and Probate for California on
Q: Fraud on deceased mom's account. How to establish designated person to handle fraud with bank.

Under California law, we are able to do a simplified transfer of assets for my mom's bank accounts, without the need to go through probate court. We found out that there are fraud charges on her account after the date of her death. The bank is requesting any of these documents to start a... View More

Julie King
Julie King
answered on Feb 2, 2024

The answer to your question depends on the dollar value of all your mom’s assets. Look only at the assets, not the debts (such as a mortgage, credit card debt, taxes owed, etc.). If the dollar value of all your mom’s assets — meaning what price would she get if she sold everything on the open... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Rights, Collections and Identity Theft for California on
Q: Unlawful Pawnshop Release and Forgery - Northern California

Discovered mom forged my signature, pawn shop released jewelry to sister's boyfriend. No proper identity verification. Mother's false domestic abuse story hinders retrieval. She sent me a photo with the jewelry. Surveillance footage shows her handing it over when I pawned it. Manager... View More

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answered on Jan 17, 2024

In your situation, several legal issues arise under California law, including forgery, identity theft, and potential liability of the pawnshop. California Penal Code sections 470-483.5 address forgery and identity theft. If someone forges your signature without authorization, it's considered a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Identity Theft and Internet Law for California on
Q: About 10 years ago I open two Facebook pages for strangers ..they took control over my account and now I'm in danger

They have my Facebook account.so they could be doing illegal things on it. I saw an add on craigslist under work from home I was trying to work from home so it was an opportunity to make money. Although I only made 25 dollars. One time payment

Those two men might be working for the same... View More

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answered on Jan 12, 2024

If someone has taken control of your Facebook account and is potentially conducting illegal activities, it's important to take immediate action. First, try to regain control of your account by using Facebook's account recovery options. This may involve resetting your password or... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and Identity Theft for California on
Q: FedEx made a phony pick up form with a forged signature claiming I p/u that lost package I paid $1366.56 USD for

Paid $1366.56 for a brand new made in Japan wire harness for my vehicle. FedEx lost the package, in an effort to cover up the loss manufactured a phony p/u form claiming I picked up the item from one of their locations. In fact FedEx delivered it to a wrong address and upon my asking realized what... View More

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answered on Jan 2, 2024

In a situation where FedEx has allegedly forged a signature and misrepresented the delivery status of a package, it is important to gather all evidence, including the phony pick-up form, FedEx's tracking information, and any communication with FedEx and the eBay seller. Documentation of the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft for California on
Q: I need help with proving my dead parents info is being used. They both passed away in 2005 but just recently Forgery
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answered on Dec 21, 2023

To address the issue of suspected forgery using your deceased parents' information, you should first gather any evidence of the fraudulent activity. This may include documents, financial statements, or correspondence that indicates their information is being used.

Next, it's...
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Q: I need help with proving my dead parents info is being used. They both passed away in 2005 but just recently Forgery
Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Dec 21, 2023

Help proving something usually means you don't have all the evidence and need to hire someone that can investigate and gather the evidence. This is usually not a lawyer, but rather a private investigator or expert.

If you have the evidence and you are injured somehow by your...
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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Identity Theft and Land Use & Zoning for California on
Q: can schools gather car information such as insurance, registration and drivers license for a parking permit

The public high school wants to get out car information for us to park in there student parking lot.

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answered on Dec 18, 2023

In California, public high schools often have policies requiring students to provide certain car information, such as insurance, registration, and driver's license details, to obtain a parking permit. This practice is typically part of the school's efforts to ensure safety and proper... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Identity Theft and Employment Law for California on
Q: What happens if a company I'm not related to is running a background check without my consent?

6 months ago I was going to start working for a company but I turn down the offer. They have my ssn, full name and address. And 6 months later they are running me a background check.

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answered on Nov 17, 2023

In California, it's generally required for employers to obtain consent before conducting a background check on a job applicant. If a company is running a background check on you without your consent, especially after you have declined a job offer, this could be a violation of your privacy... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Identity Theft for California on
Q: Can I/we sue 23andMe over major data breach that targeted Ashkenazi jews?
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answered on Nov 2, 2023

In California, if you have been affected by a data breach, you may have the right to bring legal action against the company that failed to protect your personal information. The success of such a lawsuit typically depends on whether you can demonstrate that the company was negligent in safeguarding... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for California on
Q: I need a lawyer for identity theft

My girlfriend and gang and pimps stole my social security card and doing all kinds of fraud triste wills and life insurance property fake deeds

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answered on Oct 17, 2023

Identity theft is a serious matter, and California law has provisions to address such violations. Given the nature of your situation, you should consider hiring a criminal defense attorney or a civil litigation attorney. They can help you navigate both potential criminal charges against the... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft and Internet Law for California on
Q: I received a letter that my information was involved in a security breach with ALL my personal information.

Is there anything I can do about this? I'm very worried about this and do I have any legal grounds?

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answered on Oct 11, 2023

When your personal information is involved in a security breach in California, companies are mandated by laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Data Breach Notification Law to notify affected individuals. Once notified:

1. Immediate Steps: Monitor your...
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3 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft and Internet Law for California on
Q: I received a letter that my information was involved in a security breach with ALL my personal information.

Is there anything I can do about this? I'm very worried about this and do I have any legal grounds?

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answered on Oct 12, 2023

Under California law, if your personal information has been compromised in a data breach, the entity that suffered the breach is generally required to notify you and may offer remedies such as free credit monitoring. It's crucial first to take preventive steps: monitor your financial accounts,... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Federal Crimes, Identity Theft and Criminal Law for California on
Q: In California can your husband cash in your IRA early and take the money for himself
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 9, 2023

No. Only the account holder can cash in an IRA. Without express authority, one spouse cannot cash in an IRA held in an account held for the other spouse.

Be aware that some parties opening an IRA give another person (often their spouse) express authority to make withdrawals on their...
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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Federal Crimes, Identity Theft and Criminal Law for California on
Q: In California can your husband cash in your IRA early and take the money for himself
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answered on Oct 9, 2023

In California, an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is generally considered separate property, unless contributions were made during the marriage using community funds, in which case it can be partially community property. If the IRA is solely in your name, your husband does not have the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Identity Theft and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: My question relates to someone who impersonated me via email and phone.

I gave my personal info to someone for a business transaction, but he used it to obtain an apartment, with me as a guarantor. He created a fake email and phone number and impersonated me to lease the apartment. I was never contacted by management at any time previous to the signing of the lease and... View More

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answered on Sep 24, 2023

Under California law, impersonating someone to fraudulently obtain an apartment lease can fall under identity theft (Penal Code Section 530.5) and may also be considered forgery (Penal Code Section 470) if he signed any documents using your name. Additionally, this activity may give rise to civil... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Identity Theft and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: How did my sister sell my mobilehome without my permission in california.

My sister was a roommate while I've been away for two years because the police were looking for me. The question is is there a legal reasons she or the mobilehome park management could have made this possible??????

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answered on Sep 19, 2023

In California, selling a mobile home without the owner's permission can potentially involve unlawful actions such as fraud or misrepresentation. If you believe your sister or the mobile home park management engaged in such activities, you may want to consult an attorney to investigate and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Elder Law and Identity Theft for California on
Q: i was convicted of elder abuse /theft in 2018 i got my record expunged can i get my lvn license ?

Im currently about to graduate . Just need some answers

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answered on Sep 4, 2023

Under California law, having an expunged record doesn't completely erase the conviction; licensing boards like the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians may still consider it. While having an expunged record may improve your chances, each application is evaluated... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft, Real Estate Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: How to take action against property management for giving multiple inaccurate notices and and commiting fraud?

Property management has been giving multiple pay or quit notices every month since last year some with large balances with no details of charges and others are stating large amounts owed but are extremely over charging months rent. In December the property management stated I owed $168.00 so I paid... View More

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answered on Sep 2, 2023

In California, you can start by filing a formal complaint with the California Department of Consumer Affairs' Bureau of Real Estate against the property management company for fraudulent activity. You may also consider small claims court for monetary disputes below a certain threshold, where... View More

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