Brooklyn, NY asked in Identity Theft for New York

Q: Someone stole my boyfriend information and stole it to someone in Africa what are some action he can take?

Someone stole my boyfriend information to someone in Africa what are some legal action he can to clear his name and get back his identity. immigration his email him a letter explaining what happened and they arrested the guy who tried to gain an US passport. we need help!

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Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
Answered
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: If the police are involved that is good. Pull his credit report and file a fraud claim.

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