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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Business Law, Identity Theft and Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: In Bronx, NY. Timeframe to receive a cease and desist order for a business that is being compromised.

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.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Business Law and Identity Theft for New York on
Q: My phone company allowed someone...specifically my ex who I am divorcing to obtain a SIM card and take a phone number.

By their own admittance he should not have access to do this without my authorization. He has been using this number for a long time as well as the phone that I purchased which is also under my name and am still making payments on. The biggest problem seems to be that my ex is in no way associated... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for New York on
Q: Buenas tardes. Me gustaría tener una consulta con un abogado en español. Es referente a mi robo de identidad.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft for New York on
Q: I was the victim of fraudulent unathorized money wire transfer out of my Savings Account from Citibank.

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... Read more »

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Dec 20, 2022

You can sue Citibank but the success of the suit will turn on the facts of what happened.

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1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for New York on
Q: What Identity Insurance or the Like Would Cover Previous Incidents From This Year Before I Was Insured?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Banking, Business Law and Identity Theft for New York on
Q: hi. My wife took an imposter to sign on my behalf at a check cashing place.

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... Read more »

Richard W. Noel
Richard W. Noel
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... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for New York on
Q: Why do i see my name and others people name on the creddit score ?
Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Identity Theft for New York on
Q: I got money stolen as well from Coinbase can I join this class action lawsuit?
Derek John Soltis
Derek John Soltis
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?

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Criminal Law and Identity Theft for New York on
Q: I have an irrevocable trust for my grandchildren. Their father stole 300,000$ from my savings and 73,000 from Met Life.

He left me w35$. Can I change the irrevocable trust and sell my home? Since I can prove fraud, identity theft, elder abuse. I owe109,000 on my mortgage can I get a home equity loan on a 6 family ? I need money for legal fees and dental work.

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Oct 26, 2021

The terms of the trust will govern a lot of it. If the trust has provisions for your lifetime care, you can ultimately petition the court.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Immigration Law, Identity Theft and Social Security for New York on
Q: I seek assistance with sorting out identity issues (problems with birth certificate, social security due to name change)

I am assisting a young man (23yr old) who will graduate from college but who cannot proceed with things like drivers license, employment, etc, due to a troubled childhood situation in which his name was changed numerous times. The birth certificate (issued in New York City) has questionable... Read more »

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Jul 19, 2021

This would be best handled by a civil litigation attorney as it sounds like it involves several name changes or may require one now. You may be able to get free help from legal aid clinics but if not you can always reach out to attorneys directly and ask if they would help for free. Best wishes!

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for New York on
Q: Adverse event, Fraud Concealment in patient records what kind of lawyer is needed to pursue this kind of case/injuries?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 23, 2021

An attorney who deals with healthcare law and HIPAA could be a starting point, and depending on more information, possibly a medical malpractice attorney or civil litigation attorney, based on the issues that emerge in making a more detailed assessment. You could use the tab above (Find-a-Lawyer)... Read more »

3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law and Identity Theft for New York on
Q: Master Promissory Note on file with FSA for Student Loans never signed and is completely blan: Can i discharge the debt?

The Master Promissory note on file with Federal Student Aid is completely blank. There's no information about me in any regard, not even my name. Am I legally responsible for this debt or can It be discharged/forgiven?

The Federal Student Aid website has all the federal loan... Read more »

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Aug 21, 2020

Did you get a loan? Have you paid this loan? How are you liable if your name is not in the database?

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Identity Theft for New York on
Q: How can I go about filing for my son not to be around his deceased father's family? They are harassing and making lies.

I have numerous screen shots of the family speaking poorly about me and I am worried because they can make me a target knowing I have my son. They are even making FAKE pages of me on Facebook. Please give me answers and how to take action asap. Thank you in advance

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Jul 28, 2020

You can go to Criminal Court and get a restraining order.

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for New York on
Q: Something shows up on my credit report from a collection agency. What can I do?

The collection agency is trying to get me to pay for something that isn’t mine.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 12, 2020

Your post may have been overlooked in this category for the past four weeks. While it may have originally stemmed from an identity theft issue, at this point, the best guidance would probably come from a collections defense attorney. There is a section here (Collections). You could repost, and if... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for New York on
Q: Can my mothers land be taken legally because of my brother's mistake?

My brother stole money from his employer to build a house on my mother's land. If this is taken to court, can the court take the house and land away from my mother?

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Jun 11, 2020

Yes, it is possible. The benefit of the theft cannot inure to your mother.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Civil Litigation, Identity Theft and Stockbroker Fraud for New York on
Q: What should I do? My account is frozen cause I was given fraud checks and bank took my money when they decline the check

So I was given two checks for a side job I deposit it to my account and they decline next day I was called that the check’s were fraud but they bank never gave me the money. I gave them the emails and address of where I gotten them and they froze my account. When I login into my account I had... Read more »

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on May 14, 2020

If you never got the money and the checks were declined, the bank must suspect you for fraud. There is something not right but if the whole matter is over $110 there is little a lawyer can do. When the courts reopen, make a small claims suit.

2 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft and Social Security for New York on
Q: Can I file a lawsuit?

I have just received a letter from a organization that mailed my personal and sensitive information to the wrong address. They sent me a letter apologizing for it and offering free credit monitoring for up to a year. Would it be a good idea to file a lawsuit? Thank you.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 8, 2020

It could depend on what kind of damages you incurred and whether you would want to go through with the expense and time of a lawsuit. There are attorneys who deal with identity theft/privacy type issues. If you wanted to look into the matter in greater detail, you could contact one of them. Good... Read more »

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2 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft for New York on
Q: Somebody I know has created a fake POA and notarized himself and went to capital one bank and taken out my money 4900 la

He also arrived someone for 40.000 for visa citizen papers

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Apr 30, 2020

Make a police report and file a fraud affidavit with the bank.

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1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for New York on
Q: I gave my full name, address, e-mail, and credit card number to phone scammer. Do I need to contact the IRS and police?

I have contacted the 3 credit bureaus and added fraud alert. I sent a complaint to FTC. I cancelled my credit card and just paid for one year of credit monitoring with IdentityForce. Am I legally responsible if they use my identity to open accounts, conduct criminal activity, and so on? I... Read more »

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Dec 3, 2019

You did enough. If you did not give your social security number too, you are fine. Cancelling the card is sufficient. There has been no crime yet, so the police would not get involved. The IRS has nothing to do with this.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Identity Theft and Stockbroker Fraud for New York on
Q: Financial brokerage house paid out funds from the account of a deceased accountholder - the broker did not know of death

Broker was a national security dealer. When broker learned of death did not disclose post-death withdrawals from account to estate fiduciary.

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Nov 22, 2019

Who are you to this deal? It may not be prejudicial. Depends on where the money went and where it was supposed to go. If to you, you can sue. The broker cannot be liable for not knowing of death, but can be liable if it should have known authorization was improper.

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