California Identity Theft Questions & Answers
Q: How can I research a loan company to see if they are legitimate? I can't find anything on basic internet searches.
I have a name and offer contract. I was contacted by phone and approved before I received the "offer contract". Questions arise due to the payment amount stated does not compute correctly with the stated interest rate and months of loan agreement, also they are asking for a "collateral payment" of... Read more »
If you have to ask whether an internet bank is legitimate or not, it probably isn't.
Q: I was a victim of a Social Security scam. I withdrew 25K in cash and deposited it via bitcoin. Can I get my funds back?
Someone called me pretending to be a Social Security officer and claimed that my SSN was linked to drug trafficking, money laundering, and that there was a warrant out for my arrest. He had an accomplice that spoofed his caller ID to make it look as though he was calling from my local Department.... Read more »
Probably not. Thousands of gullible Americans fall prey to "get rich quick" scams like this every day of the week. If you have the name or any other information about who any of these scammers are--or the names of the banks involved--there are experienced lawyers who can try to trace the scammers... Read more »
Q: Is an identity theft case in CA without monetary loss or assault, but many names and info. justified 43 yrs prison?
Denied all motions. Illegal search warrant, Confession under duress, police had mom in custody, using for leverage, threatening. Coersion, slight but others 100% violated. 27 yr old son 13 year plea bargain, 43 yr. sentence if convicted. Stacked all the charges. over 40 counts. Only possession.
A LAWYER NEEDS MUCH MORE INFO
ANYONE THAT ANSWERS WITHOUT MORE IS NOT DOING HIS/HER JOB IN MY OPINION.
WHAT IS RECORD? ON PROBATION OR PAROLE?
THE BEST PERSON TO ASK IS THE ATTORNEY WHO HAS THE POLICE REPORT AND KNOWS ALL THE FACTS.
EITHER YOU HIRED A PRIVATE LAWYER... Read more »
Q: My brothers ex-wife changing personal info in his file, and using SS number to acquire credit.
Ex-wife prosecuted for fraud in past. She acquired home loan without my brothers knowledge, while he was in jail. She's committed fraud using my parents with HUD. She's heavily involved with crime. She's used false Social Security numbers, defrauded Welfare and my dead parents. She goes to the... Read more »
more info needed.
did you have a lawyer assist with RO? if so s/he will be in the best position to assist you.
usually, a criminal lawyer is questioned about how to get someone out of trouble.
the opposite is usually contacting the police? have you done that yet?
Q: I parked a rented car in the IHOP Parking lot and someone broke the window and took my documents, cash and luggage.
I call 911,the police came and told me to register a reoort on line.I did it.But now I do not have money,and I lost my ticket to Brazil, a lot of things that made my trip a big problem. I took pictures from the place and tehre are a lot of security cameras there.I asked them tomgive memthe images... Read more »
more info needed....
however, without injuries, this is the type of case a lawyer would probably only handle on an hourly and I suspect you may not be in a position to do so.
you can, however, sue in small claims court for up to $10,000.......but you still have to prove negligence
Q: Can I sue a person, posing as a company, asking me to pay with bitcoin or walmart gift cards?
I applied for a job in the cannabis industry. The person," Jonathan Cannnon", I spoke with asked if I had certain cannabis licenses to handle, trim, and grow marijuana. I told him I didn't have any of those licenses. He said that he would be able to process my information in order to obtain those... Read more »
need more info
anyone can sue anyone for anything at any time.
the more important question is can you afford to hire a lawyer on an hourly and pay costs?.............and then were you damaged or was it prospective only?
Q: Im being charged with pc530.5(c)(3) i had nothing on me no ids credit cards names nothing
62-161316b roseville/placer county
much more info needed.
ID theft can be a felony or a misdemeanor and is known as a Wobbler ...often depending on the record and facts or the underlying case.
Q: i got caught using someone elses debit card
i got caught for using someone elses debit card i used 31 dollars and i got caught because she caught me while buying at a neear by store :DDD she said if i would give her debit card back she would not call the cops. what would happend if she calls the cops?
YOU WOULD NO DOUBT BE ARRESTED...............THEFT/FRAUD ETC
Q: What action can I take, if I just found out my husband file for divorce as me without my knowledge meant.
I married in '04, I just was informed he filed for divorce as me being the divorcee against his. I wasn't notified or no signature(s) required from me by the courts. After receiving lNS approval in '05. As we continue to moving forward living our lives happily married til his own infidelity... Read more »
So I'm not clear if you are saying that he filed the divorce without knowledge and got a judgment already or just filed the divorce. When a divorce is filed, the papers must be personally served by an independent person, a non party to the divorce, and cannot be served by mail or Fed Ex, etc. So... Read more »
Q: Grantor 1)RUFFIN, AUSTIN2)RUFFIN, PARIS M W3)WILLIAMS, PARIS MGrantee BANK OF AMER normal or i have a case?
I think stole property thats mine by heir. Although I haven't seen what's written inside these documents, I notice ReContrust Co. is an affiliate & i learned theyre notorious for scamming foreclosures. I need these documents examined for fraudulence. This leads me to a recent public notice of... Read more »
Send me a copy of the loan docs and the notices. I had almost exact issue with BoA couple years ago. The bank was really slow to respond and we had to bring a lawsuit. It took a year to get rid of the loans.
Q: If no charges are filed against my friends neighbor ( a city worker) when I reported him following me taking pictures..
And in retaliation stalker follows me one eve on the street and robs me of my cell phone wallet etc..isn’t that like intimidation of a witness?
need more info
however, it sounds like a ROBBERY/theft.......maybe assault and battery depending on the facts.
Q: Friends neighbor has been stalking me.i filed a report.he retaliated by robbing me of my wallet cell phone etc.
I filed another report no arrest or charges were made!?i have since learned he has friends that are police.he also works for a neighboring city. I feel bias here.what do I do?
more info needed.
did he take from you while in your possession or when out of home etc
see earlier suggestions
Q: State of Ca here.my friends creepy neighbor was stalking me..taking pictures of me etc..I filed police report.
He retaliated and robbed me taking wallet ids cell phone etc.. yet police did nothing.what do I do?
more info needed
contact sgt/captain of the police dept..............and also councilman/mayor/congressman/paper
Q: Beneficiary had to vacate and surrender all possession my home&parents.Beneficiary now HOMELESS AND no car all do ftrus
What to do.is trustee allowed to cause hardship and homelessness on a beneficiary while he's living high on the hog? Since moms death,he harass me on weekly basis taking,cars after I pay registration and insure and intentional removing any type of communication took assets out parents home along... Read more »
I'm sorry that you are in this position. You need an attorney to assert your rights. Contact an attorney in your area for a full consultation.
Q: The phone repair shop returned my phone without the sim card and sd memory card. what should I do?
I gave my mobile to a repair shop. few days later they return the phone without repair. Next day I found that the sim card and micro SD memory card is missing. I have contacted them several times but no avail. They say they cannot find it. And now they are responding to my calls. I've already... Read more »
MORE INFO NEEDED
IF YOU DO NOT GET SATISFACTION FROM POLICE THEN SUE IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT WHERE YOU CAN BRING AN ACTION FOR UP TO $10,000
Q: Can I force a company to give my own personal information when I am victim of identity theft?
I was a victim of a theft in May, and I found out I am now I victim of identity theft now. The person who stole my wallet used my identity to rent and steal a vehicle. The company pursuing me has given the last 4 of the credit card used, but this card was never one I owned. Pulled credit report, no... Read more »
more info needed.
initially i would try to get what i need by reporting to police.
then i would retain a lawyer with experience in this area of law.
I am sorry you are going through this but there are so many bad guys out there.
Q: CAN THE SHELTER TAKE MY MONEY-AND PUT IN INTO THEIR CHURCH AND HAVE ACCESS TO OUR BANK ACCOUNTS
THE CHURCH OWNS THE HOME I AM STAYING IN--THEY WANT US TO SAVE MONEY-SO THEY TAKE A MAJOR PART OF OUR MONEY AND PUT IT INTO THE CHURCHES SAFE DEPOSIT,IS THIS LEGAL?THEY ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO THE NUMBERS OF OUR BANK ACCOUNTS,
If the Church owns your home, then I would guess you are renting the home from the Church, and paying rent to the Church. That gives the Church certain rights over the home, but I don't think they have the right to save your money for you unless you gave them that right. The same goes for the... Read more »
Q: Discover Card recently requested sending Copy Of SSN, ID, for verification, after two years being with them, what to do?
I was asked to send out SSN, ID verification by Discover Card. When asked the reason, i was not able to get any logical reason. Changing Policies, We are doing this with all of our clients, Reporting it to SSA, and again I do not see why after 2 years being with them this is happening and why... Read more »
This isn't a legal question. You aren't required to give them your SSN.
They aren't required to give you a credit card. If you want the card, you have to play along. Credit card companies need your SSN to run your credit reports.... Read more »
Q: i just got a letter from district attorneys office stating the office filed a complaint charge against me for identity
theft and gave me a court date. i got arrested last year and was a D.A reject. regarding this matter since it wasnt my things that i was arrested for what should i do?
What should you do? First step would be to consult with a local criminal criminal lawyer to review the details and your legal options. Don't make any statements to law enforcement. Remain silent.
Q: How to get my case in a different Federal Jurisdiction?
I have a case that involves alot of unconstitutional acts and everyone in the the same area seem to have in one way or another participated. I want to get my case moved to a different jurisdiction in a federal court however I am stuck on whether or not that is possible and if there is a United... Read more »
need a lot more facts
the first thing you have to do is hire an EXPERIENCED FEDERAL ATTORNEY.
most lawyers in the greater Palm Springs Area do not do Federal. In part it is because there is no federal court around us.
federal courts can hear cases from other states but this... Read more »
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