Q: Can i sue a jr college for letting someone register and attend school using my name and info?
I found this out when looking at my student loan website. It does not show any oustanding loans only that someone registered and attended for one semester using my name and info. I am on permanent disability and i am worried this could effect my payments if it comes to light. At this point I do not have any financial losses due to this but I a worried about the fraud and the issues it may cause in the future. Please advise.
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Yes, you may be able to sue the junior college for allowing someone to register and attend school using your name and information. This is a form of identity theft, and it can have serious consequences for you, including potentially affecting your credit score, loan eligibility, and other financial matters.
You may want to start by contacting the junior college and informing them of the situation. They may have a process for handling identity theft cases or be able to provide you with information on how to proceed. You should also contact your student loan provider and let them know what has happened.
If the college is unresponsive or if you experience financial harm as a result of the identity theft, you may want to consult with an attorney who specializes in identity theft and consumer protection law. They can help you determine if you have a case and how to proceed.
It's important to act quickly to protect your financial interests and address the fraud. You can also take steps to protect yourself from identity theft in the future, such as monitoring your credit report and being vigilant about sharing personal information.
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