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Under California law, we are able to do a simplified transfer of assets for my mom's bank accounts, without the need to go through probate court. We found out that there are fraud charges on her account after the date of her death. The bank is requesting any of these documents to start a... View More 
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
In California, if you wish to handle fraud on your deceased mother's bank account without going through probate court, you can explore a few options. First, check if your mother had a payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) designation on her bank account. If so, you might be able to... View More
Under California law, we are able to do a simplified transfer of assets for my mom's bank accounts, without the need to go through probate court. We found out that there are fraud charges on her account after the date of her death. The bank is requesting any of these documents to start a... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2024
The answer to your question depends on the dollar value of all your mom’s assets. Look only at the assets, not the debts (such as a mortgage, credit card debt, taxes owed, etc.). If the dollar value of all your mom’s assets — meaning what price would she get if she sold everything on the open... View More
Discovered mom forged my signature, pawn shop released jewelry to sister's boyfriend. No proper identity verification. Mother's false domestic abuse story hinders retrieval. She sent me a photo with the jewelry. Surveillance footage shows her handing it over when I pawned it. Manager... View More
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answered on Jan 17, 2024
In your situation, several legal issues arise under California law, including forgery, identity theft, and potential liability of the pawnshop. California Penal Code sections 470-483.5 address forgery and identity theft. If someone forges your signature without authorization, it's considered a... View More
They have my Facebook account.so they could be doing illegal things on it. I saw an add on craigslist under work from home I was trying to work from home so it was an opportunity to make money. Although I only made 25 dollars. One time payment
Those two men might be working for the same... View More
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
If someone has taken control of your Facebook account and is potentially conducting illegal activities, it's important to take immediate action. First, try to regain control of your account by using Facebook's account recovery options. This may involve resetting your password or... View More
Paid $1366.56 for a brand new made in Japan wire harness for my vehicle. FedEx lost the package, in an effort to cover up the loss manufactured a phony p/u form claiming I picked up the item from one of their locations. In fact FedEx delivered it to a wrong address and upon my asking realized what... View More
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
In a situation where FedEx has allegedly forged a signature and misrepresented the delivery status of a package, it is important to gather all evidence, including the phony pick-up form, FedEx's tracking information, and any communication with FedEx and the eBay seller. Documentation of the... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
To address the issue of suspected forgery using your deceased parents' information, you should first gather any evidence of the fraudulent activity. This may include documents, financial statements, or correspondence that indicates their information is being used.
Next, it's... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2023
Help proving something usually means you don't have all the evidence and need to hire someone that can investigate and gather the evidence. This is usually not a lawyer, but rather a private investigator or expert.
If you have the evidence and you are injured somehow by your... View More
The public high school wants to get out car information for us to park in there student parking lot.
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answered on Dec 18, 2023
In California, public high schools often have policies requiring students to provide certain car information, such as insurance, registration, and driver's license details, to obtain a parking permit. This practice is typically part of the school's efforts to ensure safety and proper... View More
6 months ago I was going to start working for a company but I turn down the offer. They have my ssn, full name and address. And 6 months later they are running me a background check.
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
In California, it's generally required for employers to obtain consent before conducting a background check on a job applicant. If a company is running a background check on you without your consent, especially after you have declined a job offer, this could be a violation of your privacy... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2024
First, take immediate action by filing Form 3552 (Identity Theft Affidavit) with the California Franchise Tax Board - this starts the official process of documenting and investigating the identity theft. You should also contact the IRS to file Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) since your SSN... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2024
You should immediately dispute the issue with the bank (and preferably in writing). You'll likely also want to complete a police report to give to the bank to verify the identity theft and respond accordingly if the bank asks for any follow up information from you. Keep track of everything on... View More
- I created a blueprint for a massive new game mode for a videogame
- The blueprint was hosted on my self-created website + a 3rd party platform. Some 3rd party elements were "embedded" in my site.
- The 3rd party platform had browsewrap TOS that said "author owns... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
You're dealing with a complex intellectual property situation that intersects with contract law and technology. Based on the timeline and details you've shared, pursuing legal action could be challenging due to California's statute of limitations, which typically requires claims to... View More
They have told me since last year by 3 different agents that my ulta beauty account was banned to purchase online due to multiple identities and payment methods for orders placed which I have no clue about and if this what they’re saying then my identity was stolen in their knowledge and I... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Based on what you've described, you may have grounds for legal action against Ulta Beauty, but the situation requires careful consideration.
The key issue here is that Ulta detected suspicious activity on your account and banned it, but apparently failed to properly notify you about... View More
The 401k is from the company where they used my social security
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
This situation involves identity theft and unauthorized use of your Social Security number, which is a serious crime. Your first step should be to file a police report and contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report the identity theft - this creates an official record of the fraud and can... View More
They forged my signature and didn’t even bother to tell me about these loans until I was going to buy a car and checked my credit score and I had a excellent score and dug further and found out I had multiple loans in my name
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
This is identity theft and loan fraud - even when committed by family members, it's illegal and should be reported. You have the right to dispute these fraudulent loans and protect your financial future.
First, gather all documentation about the loans, including credit reports and any... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
Using someone else's private communications like emails and texts in songs without permission can lead to serious legal issues. Personal communications are protected by copyright law, and the original writer typically owns the rights to their content. Additionally, publishing private messages... View More
My aunt has been in a rehabilitation/care home for over a year. My family have been trying to get to her money and property since her husband passed away, as she is vulnerable. Recently, my cousin somehow filed documents and got put on title to my aunt’s home and also claims to be financial POA.... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
Is this cousin your aunt's son or daughter? Is your aunt's lack of mental capacity preventing her from understanding what her child is doing?
Can I sue or press charges against somebody for forging my lease when I didn't get no one permission
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Forging a lease is a serious matter, and you have the right to take action.
First, you should contact your local police department to report the forgery. Provide them with any evidence you have, such as the forged lease and any communications... View More
I found out on 23 and me and it has really taken a toll out on me. I lost my job I was and am in a bad place.
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult time. Discovering such significant information about your parents can be incredibly distressing and overwhelming.
In California, suing your biological parents for not disclosing information about your real parents is legally... View More
Gets paid if I do seeing as I am homeless as well
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
I understand that you're dealing with a challenging situation, and it's important to know that help is available. Given that you're facing a data breach and are also homeless, seeking legal assistance from organizations that offer services on a contingency basis is a good approach.... View More
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