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I need help with receiving toll fee letters for my wife, who has never been to New York, asking for immediate payment and threatening additional fines or penalties like suspending her driver's license. We've tried to get help from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) in Columbus, but they... View More 
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answered on Jun 2, 2025
If your wife is receiving toll fee letters for travel to New York despite never having been there, it's important to respond quickly and in writing. Start by disputing the charges directly with the tolling agency listed on the notice. Include a brief statement that she has never traveled to... View More
I, along with my wife and daughter, applied for passports, sending our applications with birth certificates, a signed check, and photos through USPS. Our package was lost in the mail despite being sent with others, and ours was the only one not delivered. We've reported the incident to the... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
I'm really sorry you're dealing with this—losing sensitive documents like passports and birth certificates is stressful, especially with concerns about identity theft. You've already taken important first steps by reporting the loss to the police, the postal service, and the State... View More
I am trying to get a refund from my bank for a fraudulent check that was cashed 6 months ago. I informed the bank within 2 business days after the check was cashed. They say they’ve filed a claim with the bank where the check was deposited, but refuse to provide documentation or the location... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
This is an incredibly frustrating situation, especially since you acted quickly and followed the proper steps to report the fraud. Under federal banking regulations, banks are required to investigate and resolve fraud claims in a timely and transparent manner. If your bank is refusing to provide... View More
I met an anonymous person whose profile stated they were 28 years old on the online website Ashley Madison. I began chatting on the Signal App with the person, who I thought was in Amherst, Ohio. The person and I started a video call in which we both took off our clothes and were sending intimate... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
I'm very sorry you're experiencing this frightening situation - sextortion is a serious crime and you've done the right thing by blocking contact and seeking help.
You should immediately file a report with your local police department and the FBI's Internet Crime... View More
I would use the Wonder app.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
Using a cartoon image of public figures like Donald Trump and Sean Hannity for commercial purposes, such as an album cover, can raise legal concerns. Even though public figures have less protection under right of publicity laws, you might still face legal risks, especially if the images suggest... View More
FCC website explained jamming, hacking, but didn't include mental and physical harm yet we've experienced that. As well as being denied to file a safety of life interference. Is that normal that our federal agencies do not investigate any of those forms of harassment and never investigate it?
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
No, it is not normal for federal agencies to ignore or refuse to investigate credible complaints of illegal signal jamming, unauthorized frequency interference, and related harassment issues. There are a few recourses you can still pursue:
1. File an updated, professional complaint directly... View More
I'm almost positive that my inheritance was stolen along with a motorcycle and house by means of forgery/fraud since I was not present due to incarceration but I know that things don't add up at all with what he told me up until his death. Im positive a Harley title was forged out of my... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2023
Yes, your fiduciaries (ie your personal attorneys, accountants, stockbrokers, holders of your signed POAs) have a duty of full disclosure.
In a probate scenario, where you claim to be the sole beneficiary and other family members may have helped themselves, those other family members are... View More
A friend of mine said he had done work for someone but didn't have an ID to cash a check they were paying him for the job so he had it put in my name. I went to cash this check and the bank acted a little fishy over this check and wanted me to stick around to ask the owner if it was legit. I... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2021
Yes you could be convicted. Your defense goes to your state of mind and not knowing the check was a forgery. That can be difficult to back up. The prosecutor will almost certainly be convinced you were in on it. You should get a lawyer.
I had to report to pretrial services on my OR bond I didn't I went back to jail! I had a new bond set used bail bondsman to get out ! Would the conditions be the same or would new conditions be set & me be informed because its a new bond
answered on Nov 3, 2021
When a judge resets a bond they may or may not add/substract conditions. You should check with your lawyer or the court to make sure you understand the conditions of your current bond.
He used my social security number and got away with letting me get a M1 theft charge. When I found out I immediately called the sheriff department. They read to me part of the Incident report which proved it wasn't brother. It was stated he was driving his girlfriend's car(which is how I... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2021
You need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you.
ultrasounds of my children and a baby picture of my friends baby, the "baby" wasn't going to survive or go home. We have confronted her and everyone knows the truth, she used fake phone numbers to pretend to be me and my friends to him. I want to get a divorce and for her to get the... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney who can review all the facts, advise you of your options, and file the divorce, asking for custody of your children.
He told me he was buying us clothes because I was pregnant at the time! The second time he did it he stole my card out my mail box that had 500$ on it! And told me he still had my card with the money on it he just grabbed it for me he said well we went to the same place went shopping for our baby... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2020
You haven't asked a question, but you really ought to hire an attorney.
I worked for a home health care agency that is under investigation for forgery. Documents with my name and a fake signature was used to commit medicaid fraud when i was on a medical leave. this is only the beginning of the many things that this company did to me. would i have a case and what can... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2019
Sure, you can sue. Is there anyone available to pay damages? One of the problems with fly by night companies is they tend to up and vanish. A court order for you to be paid is far from you actually getting paid.
This occurred in nyc but I'm an ohio resident. I have proof through my receipts, credit card statements, and the merchants copy of thebrecipt which shows the forgery.
answered on Jul 18, 2019
Yes, but you’ll need to contact law enforcement in NY where the event occurred.
answered on Apr 22, 2019
Disney is likely to sue you for trademark infringement, which could allow them to collect damages and their attorney fees from you. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to talk to a local trademark attorney before using that domain name.
She has been making credit card and student loans applications in my name and SSI number.
Are there any charges, I can charge her with?
Can I file a lawsuit against her?
We have been separated for 5 yrs.!
Is there anything that can be used in a divorce case?
answered on Oct 8, 2018
Talk to the police and file a report. The prosecutor would determine whether to bring criminal charges. If you file for divorce, the court can order her to stop using your identity and to be responsible to pay back all the debt she incurred in your name. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2018
Your son needs to call an attorney if he has been accused of fraud. You can find many here online, in the phone book, or by asking around.
I am about to turn 13 in 1 month (April, 2018)
answered on Mar 15, 2018
I sincerely doubt anyone will try to make a criminal case out of this.
My friend is trying to make some extra money by tutoring online. It's through a legitimate website (I think it's called Wyzant or something similar) and students would pay her for tutoring them via video chat. But she doesn't want to use her real name for privacy reasons I guess. Is... View More
I was paying 400 a month to his mom when i left 2 weeks ago i told them i would b back to get my stuff but been sick under doctors orders and let them know and now they said i cant have my stuff no clothes i have none all my sons stuff from when he was little and household things they kept it all i... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2018
File a police report. They might help. Or contact your local legal aid, or sue the landlord in small claims court for wrongful eviction and the value of your things and the cost to find alternate living arrangements.
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