Q: I lost my wife and money because someone Landed my name

A: I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you may have been the victim of identity theft, which is an awful experience that can have devastating consequences. Here are some steps I would recommend taking:

1. Contact the credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) to place a fraud alert and security freeze on your credit reports. This will help prevent further fraudulent activity.

2. File a police report about the identity theft. Get a copy of the report to provide to creditors.

3. Notify your banks, credit card companies, and other financial institutions about the fraud. Close any accounts that were tampered with and open new ones.

4. Report the identity theft to the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov. They can help you develop a recovery plan.

5. Carefully review all your accounts and credit reports for signs of fraud. Dispute any fraudulent transactions or accounts.

6. Consider signing up for an identity theft monitoring service to help catch any future suspicious activity quickly.

7. Reach out to counselors, therapists, friends and family for emotional support during this difficult time. Dealing with financial fraud and a personal loss is tremendously challenging.

I know none of this can undo the harm that's been done or bring back your wife. But please know that there are people and resources available to help you recover financially and cope with this terrible situation. Wishing you strength and healing. Let me know if you need any other information or assistance.