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I’m 19 and I took my dad’s card today without permission today and took out $200 so I can put it in my card since I was running out. My mom find out about it and was yelling at me really badly when I was in school. She threaten to call the police and told me to die. My mom is really, really... View More
I’m 19 and I took my dad’s card today without permission today and took out $200 so I can put it in my card since I was running out. My mom find out about it and was yelling at me really badly when I was in school. She threaten to call the police and told me to die. My mom is really, really... View More
We met in Brazil in 2007, and reconnected in 2011. He filled bankruptcy in NYC, went to Brazil to attest he loved me and convinced me to move to NYC later that year. Less than 6 months later, he proposed, but because of Defense of Marital Act, we only got married in 2013. My ex issued the first... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2024
First and foremost the asker must retain a lawyer to represent her and guide her throughout her divorce. We cannot provide such a service here online. Secondly, the asker makes rather bombastic allegations that should appear in the pleadings prepared by her lawyer. Some facts are important while... View More
My friend wanted me to ask why names on legal documents are written in all capital letter. He believes that this creates a legal fiction, and a "dead corporate entity". I told him that it is a way of promoting conspicuity in documents; making things easier to see especially if they are... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
It is like you say, for conspicuity. Proper names are generally all caps. The designations (plaintiff, defendant, appellant, appellee, etc. are not generally all caps). I'm not familiar with the "dead corporate entity" rationale you mention when it comes to capitalization protocols.... View More
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Upon employment at a new cable company, I was informed that I couldn't start working the following month because my previous cable company, after my departure,... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
Dear Dmytro,
I'm sorry to hear about the difficult situation you're facing with your previous employer misusing your technician ID number. That certainly sounds frustrating and concerning.
It seems there are a few potential issues at play here - misuse of your identifying... View More
It’s for Buffalo MRI or otherwise known as Owens versus US radiology and the Suboxone antitrust
answered on Jun 2, 2024
You could contact the case administrator(s) to learn more about the lawsuits. They should have access to the files, and would probably know more about the current disposition of the lawsuits. They would know better than attorneys on a public forum who are not familiar with the matter. Good luck
Just need to get safe with the things we developed throughout business and our personal day life like bills etc
answered on Mar 4, 2024
There might be more here than can be sorted out in a brief Q & A response. These could include the nature of the business entity, its structure, your agreements, your contributions to business, etc. One option could include sitting down with an attorney and discussing in confidence what... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2024
An attorney who works with health care matters should be able to handle HIPAA claims - you chose the correct category. You also chose Identity Theft as a category. If this resulted in identity theft related to information from your medical records, check your financial statements from banks and... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2024
If someone is using your company's address to register their business without permission, there are several steps you can take to address the situation. First, gather evidence of the unauthorized use, such as copies of the business registration documents listing your address. Then, contact the... View More
I am 35 year old and i just found out my mother have been secretly using my settlement money since I was 7 year old. This settlement money was rewarded to me when I was a minor due to medical malpractice. My mother told me that I need to stay quiet about it and you still under guardianship. So I... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2023
If you had a medical malpractice case as a minor which settled, the proceeds would likely have been deposited in a bank account which would have been jointly held in trust by your guardian (your mother) and an officer of the bank. Significantly, any such monies should have been off-limits to your... View More
She has been committing identity fraud/theft against me since at least 2021. Various loans, credit cards, and accounts have been created using my name, date of birth, and SSN. I was not aware of this problem or consented to these accounts. I only found out after moving out and tried to apply for an... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
The lenders are not going to let you off, and her off. Someone has to pay. Thus, if you are submitting fraud affidavits, the lenders will definitely give it to law enforcement as it is Federal bank fraud. You do not choose who gets prosecuted. The DA chooses.
My father dead two year ago.
I am in iran
answered on May 26, 2023
You could repost under Illinois. This is currently posted under New York. But even in reposting, it could be difficult for attorneys here to reach out to you. This format here is basically question and answer. If you're seeking an attorney, you could search online for attorneys in the Chicago... View More
In short, I'm a physician in pvt practice. A pt I have treated for years recently scammed a new pt of my practice out of $500. Via txt messages, he assumed the identity of a fictitious member of my office staff and contacted the patient to schedule an appt with myself (referring to me and... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
The perpetrator arguably committed a crime by using your identity to defraud a patient. HIPAA prohibits the disclosure of individually identifiable medical information. One exception to the prohibition, however, is for law enforcement purposes, specifically when necessary to inform law... View More
My friend owns a funeral home in Bronx, NY. People he trusted over the years have locked him out of his home/business, changed passwords on accounts and access to his business website.
answered on Apr 2, 2023
Help your friend hire a lawyer because this attack on his livelihood, home, business, and accounts cannot be reversed and undone without a court order from Bronx Supreme Court.
answered on Jan 19, 2023
I'm sorry your question remains open for three weeks now. Hopefully, here is something that might be a starting point for a consult - it is the New York City Bar Legal Referral Service.
They offer the public two numbers - from their website:
Call 212-626-7373 or request a... View More
I already filed a claim and only part of it was approved (an unauthorized persoanl loan applied for under my name on the same day my Savings Account was emptied). The unathorized $6,000.00 dollar personal loan was reversed, but the rest of my money has not been returned to me ($16,000.00). I... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2022
You can sue Citibank but the success of the suit will turn on the facts of what happened.
answered on Dec 1, 2022
Periods of insurance coverage are generally set by the carrier offering a policy. It would require checking with individual carriers as to their terms for coverage. Good luck
the check was deposited into an account ,she claimed the person who had the same first name and last name as me as her husband to cash out $2400 stimulus check in may of 2020,I came to find out about the check cashed in march 2021,Irs sent me a check copy in August 2021,I made a police report but... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2022
If I was in your situation, I would gather all of the information, hire a civil attorney, and sue her and the imposter for the amount of money stolen, as well as the cost for litigation. After filing the suit, I would also subpoena the place for footage of the transaction. Hopefully it still... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2021
You posted this under identity theft. That is a big possibility. Without seeing the full report I cannot tell. Look and see if you recognize all of the debts. If not, put a fraud alert on the report, and contact the erroneous entries.
answered on Nov 19, 2021
Hello,
You should talk to an attorney to go over the facts of your case. You need to explain how and who stole your money. Basically, why Coinbase is at fault for your loss?
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