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My wife had $16,000 stolen from her 401(k) account with Fidelity following an identity theft incident in June. We were not informed by Fidelity until we discovered the account was blocked in November. We have reported this to the police, Identitytheft.gov, and social security. Fidelity claims to be... View More 
answered on Mar 9, 2025
If your money is not refunded, you might have a potential negligence claim against Fidelity, which is likely insured for that. Schedule an appointment with a lawyer in your area who handles civil litigation including negligence claims against financial institutions. The lawyer should promptly... View More
I have been a tow truck driver for a company with a AAA contract for about 25 years with no issues. A new requirement was recently introduced where a third-party company is performing an extensive background check. This includes requesting sensitive information like bank account numbers, social... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2025
In California, employers and third-party companies conducting background checks must adhere to specific privacy and notice requirements. While employers can legally request certain sensitive information like social security numbers for legitimate background checks, they must provide you with clear,... View More
In St. Charles, Missouri, a friend's grandmother took photos of my credit card and ID from my wallet without my permission. She did this intentionally and plans to use the information. I haven't reported it to authorities yet, and there have been no unauthorized transactions or other... View More
I suspect that my neighbor has been hacking my phones and devices, including redirecting calls to false customer services, for several years. Verizon investigated a few months ago and confirmed some of the hacking activities. How should I handle this situation legally?
I believe someone fraudulently used my email to create an account with Apple. Now, I can't use my email to create my own account, and Apple says they can't release it without the phone number associated with it—which I don't recognize. I contacted Apple Support via chat, but they... View More
I have experienced issues accessing my utility accounts and other services due to sudden changes in email communication. I have always used the same email address for my PECO Energy account and other services like Amazon and my gas company. Recently, I've had trouble logging into my PECO... View More
I've discovered discrepancies with checks I wrote, such as one to a dentist for $48.40, initially endorsed by JP Morgan but now missing the endorsement. Other checks also have missing endorsements, and there are altered or missing entries in my Wells Fargo bank statements. I haven't... View More
I am concerned that DOGE has gained unauthorized access to my Social Security number. DOGE is not an authorized federal agency, and I have not yet reported this because I am uncertain about the legalities involved. I discovered this situation but have taken no specific steps to secure my... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2025
You may have legal grounds to sue DOGE for unauthorized access to your Social Security number, depending on several factors. The unauthorized access to personally identifiable information like your SSN could potentially violate federal laws such as the Privacy Act of 1974 or various state privacy... View More
I'm concerned because my employer emailed my W-2 and 1099 forms to me without my consent or any prior agreement. I received no notification about this delivery method, and I believe email is a very insecure way to send these sensitive documents. What are my rights or actions I can take in this... View More
My daughter's father signed her up for SSDI without my permission and collected $24,000. I later found out about the fraud. When I informed SSI, they said the amount must be paid back by my daughter, even though her father, who's also on SSI, collected these funds. The issue arose because... View More
I received a notice for non-payment of rent in NYC, but before the deadline, I paid the $2,500 past due rent with money orders that were later stolen and cashed fraudulently. Once I realized the problem, I paid the past and present rent again, totaling $2,500, which the landlord's office has... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
Dear Brooklyn Tenant
You have an initial court date for the nonpayment case because you Answered the Petition. It's not going away on its own. This doesn't mean that the landlord won't discontinue the proceeding on the initial court date since you say that all the rent owed... View More
I live in Indiana and I want to use a different first name than my legal first name when filling out job applications and paperwork due to identity theft concerns. I'm not planning to update my legal documents to the preferred name, but no employers have expressed concern or questioned the... View More
I experienced a security breach with my bank a year ago, where someone with the same first and last name was mistakenly given access to all my personal information and security questions. In turn, I received some of his information too. I have faced numerous inconveniences as a result, and the bank... View More
I was expecting a package from within the United States. On the day of delivery, I received an email stating that my package was seized by customs and I needed to pay $1200 to release it. I had not heard from customs before receiving this request, aside from two previous emails supposedly... View More
I am dealing with identity fraud and mortgage fraud. Someone opened an LLC under my name and also sold a house in my name by signing the documents, leading to financial losses. How should I proceed with this situation?
answered on Mar 3, 2025
You omit key facts that would permit any opinion. For example, was property acquired in your name improperly? Or was property already owned by you fraudulently transferred by another using your name? And do you know any of the participants in the transactions, personally? This is a complex ball of... View More
I am a victim of human trafficking and trying to clear my background report under Section 605C of the FCRA. Checkr refused to accept the required documentation to block information before my prospective employer sees it. I have two prostitution charges, felony shoplifting, and a felony false report... View More
I received a 1099 form from ARB Gaming, but I have never dealt with this company. I haven't contacted ARB Gaming about this issue yet, but I am trying to check for any unauthorized activity involving my personal information. What should I do next, and is there a class action lawsuit regarding... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2025
Receiving a 1099 from a company you've never done business with is definitely concerning and could indicate identity theft. Your first step should be to contact ARB Gaming directly using the information on the 1099 form to dispute the document and ask for details about the reported income. You... View More
I was contacted by a law firm in California regarding an old credit card debt from New Jersey. They claimed my last payment was in 2016 and are asking for $3,595, with an additional $3,000 in attorney fees if it goes to court. They even contacted my children, who were not involved in this account.... View More
I was the victim of credit card fraud after my Google Wallet information was taken, and I noticed the fraudulent purchases as they were occurring. I was scammed online and would like to know what legal steps I can take to recover my lost funds and possibly press charges against the scammer.... View More
I'm facing ongoing harassment from my ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend, who reside in Florida, while I live in Maine. Over the last 5½ years, they have made more than 100 false reports, hacked and controlled my electronic devices (including my house and cell phones), and consistently slandered... View More
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