Lawrenceville, GA asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Products Liability for Georgia

Q: Someone opening accounts in my name

3 Lawyer Answers
Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Powder Springs, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: It may be best to freeze your credit, alert your creditors and if you know who they are, file a police report.

I wish you well.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY

A: Freeze your credit, notify all three credit bureaus and check your credit reports daily.

Homer P Jordan IV
Homer P Jordan IV
Answered
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: It would be wise to contact the credit agencies to put a fraud alert on your report and take measures to make sure they won’t be able to do that again. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558

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