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answered on Sep 8, 2025

If you sent a photo of your driver’s license, it is understandable to feel uneasy. A driver’s license holds valuable information such as your full name, address, date of birth, and license number. By itself, this information does not usually allow someone to open new credit accounts or commit... View More

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answered on Jul 27, 2025

What you’re going through is incredibly frustrating, and it takes strength to report the scam and seek help afterward. The fact that you’ve already contacted the police, the FTC, and the District Attorney shows you’re doing everything you can. While recovery in these cases can be difficult,... View More

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answered on Jun 26, 2025

What your wife did—sharing private and sensitive personal documents like tax returns, medical records, and bank statements without consent—may violate both federal and Wisconsin state privacy and computer crimes laws. This includes potential criminal liability for unauthorized access,... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

Yes, you are very likely being scammed. The U.S. Army does not require service members to pay money to retire, nor do they process retirement through third-party “disbursement officers” or wire transfers from civilians. No legitimate soldier would ask for money from someone they’ve only met... View More

I would contact a WI consumer protection attorney. Many of us will offer a free consultation to review the facts. It's tough to get a full picture based on the facts presented (i.e. the full details of the online scam and how the funds were transferred) but I would give a WI consumer... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

If the temporary order of protection only requires you to stay away from the person’s home and does not mention restrictions on communication, you are likely permitted to contact them by phone or text. It is crucial to read the order carefully to confirm there are no hidden limitations. Without a... View More

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answered on Jun 14, 2025

First, take a deep breath—what happened to you is more common than you think, and it’s not your fault. Scammers often use convincing job offers to trick honest people into sending money, especially through roles like “personal assistant.” Since you’ve already made a payment, it’s... View More

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answered on Jun 14, 2025

It’s good that you’re being cautious—fake customs fee scams are common and can look very official. Real U.S. Customs officials typically do not send fee requests through random email accounts, especially with pressure to pay quickly. If the message includes threats, poor grammar, odd... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2025

What you're describing is very serious and may involve both identity theft and credit fraud. In Wisconsin, a creditor or dealership cannot legally use your personal information to apply for credit without your explicit authorization. If they did so after your initial application was denied,... View More

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answered on Oct 26, 2023

If you believe your devices are being managed or monitored without your consent, it's crucial to take immediate steps to protect your privacy. Firstly, disconnect your devices from the internet to halt any unauthorized access temporarily. Report the unauthorized access to local law... View More

You need a debtors rights attorney.

The matter with the credit card is a civil matter, not a child support matter. These are independent actions. The State has filed an action to require him to pay support and arrears. If he has failed to pay for a sufficient length of time and the Child Support Enforcement has run out of options... View More

Yes!

If this just happened, a Federal investigation may be pending. If you spoke to Federal Officers, then you may be subject to further action in criminal court. This will delay any action and may even result in detention and deportation.

I strongly recommend an appointment with a... View More

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