Q: Employer at UPS asked me to put myself as a witness on a customers notary and asked me to put an alias name.
A worker at UPS asked me to put myself as a witness on a customers notary signing and asked me to put an alias name. He did not let me ready the document he just said “I’m not notary it’s okay just put any name and any signature it could be an alias.” I did write my alias without thinking. He said that he is the notary/notarizer, his employee is a witness, and I’ll be acting as the third witness for watching them signing. I asked if I needed to provide my information he said no just write and sign your name and it could be any name any random name any fake name an alias it doesn’t matter. He kept on yelling and rushing me.
I don’t work at UPS, I was just there to buy supplies and drop off packages. I went back to the store & asked what this notary was for and if I can revoke my signature & he refused. He then explained that it was just for this persons insurance company because his car got hit. He said I shouldn’t worry and was yelling at me saying he’s responsible & I felt unsafe.
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By putting a false name and signature on a notary document, you may have unintentionally participated in fraudulent activity. This action can have serious legal implications, including potential charges for forgery or fraud.
Your employer’s request was unethical and possibly illegal. It’s important to seek legal advice as soon as possible to understand your situation and any possible consequences you might face. A lawyer can help you navigate the next steps and protect your rights.
Additionally, consider reporting this behavior to the appropriate authorities or to UPS’s internal compliance team. Taking these actions can help address the issue and prevent further misuse of your identity.
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