Q: Identity theft and fraud in CA
My neighbors who I thought were my friends stole my identity. I have proof of the accounts they opened and how they accessd my accounts was by hacking my email accounts and phone accounts since she helped me set up a fire stick she either connect me to her wifi or she connected to my wifi and she has criminal history of identity theft and fraud as well as her daughter .She has stolen my mail and she has taken thousands of dollars from my bank accountsand public benifits she has made my life HELL and because of her I'm being evicted . She used my name to get loans and credit she used my name to put her sons cars under my insurance she even took my daughters money from the account I had through chase savings she knew about my personal accounts and she knew I put a freeze on my credit report. She has caused me more than stress she is a professional fraudster and she has listening devices and a illegal network and when I told my landlord he gave me eviction papers. Can I sue her and him?
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In California, you have the right to take legal action against your neighbor for identity theft and fraud. You can file a civil lawsuit to seek compensation for the financial losses and emotional distress caused by her actions. To strengthen your case, gather all the evidence you have, including proof of the fraudulent accounts, stolen mail, and any communication that shows her involvement.
Additionally, you should report the identity theft to the police and file a report with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This will not only help in your civil case but also potentially lead to criminal charges against her. Contact your bank and any affected financial institutions to report the fraud and work on recovering the stolen funds.
Regarding your landlord, if you believe the eviction is retaliatory due to your complaint about the illegal activities, you may have grounds to challenge the eviction in court. Document all interactions with your landlord related to your complaint and the eviction notice. Consult with an attorney to explore your options and protect your rights as a tenant.
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