Think about contacting a consumer protection attorney familiar with the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA). If there is a claim that falls under EFTA, there's a chance that an attorney would take the case without taking any un front fees. If you haven't done so, I would also complete a... View More

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We understand the distress caused by cryptocurrency scams, particularly when financial platforms deny liability. Given the nature of your case—unauthorised transactions on CashApp and Coinbase—you may have several legal and strategic options to pursue recovery.

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answered on Nov 10, 2025

You have two goals now; confirm the check’s status and trigger a re-issue. Identify the paying agency from your grant award (the CFDA/“Assistance Listing” number points to it) and contact the agency’s grants officer or payment center to request a check trace. If the instrument was a U.S.... View More

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answered on Oct 26, 2025

You did the hard part by uncovering the fraud; now you act decisively to protect both title and identity. Pull your credit and freeze it with all three bureaus, complete or update an FTC Identity Theft Report and a police report, and assemble a precise timeline with certified copies of the forged... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

The first step is to gather all documentation and records of your transactions, communications, and any identifying information about the scammer. This includes screenshots, payment records, emails, and messages across platforms. Keeping these organized will help law enforcement or financial... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2025

You have every right to feel upset—having your Social Security number exposed is a serious violation, especially when it comes from a state agency entrusted with your information. In Illinois, you may be able to pursue legal action for negligence if the agency failed to take reasonable steps to... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

What you’re experiencing is deeply distressing, and it’s absolutely valid to feel alarmed when changes are made to access your income without your clear consent. Being forced to use biometric data like a fingerprint—especially when you’re in a state-run Address Confidentiality... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2025

Start by contacting MoneyGram’s customer service directly and ask to speak with a supervisor. Be prepared to provide your transaction reference number, the date and amount of the transfer, and your identity verification documents if needed. Explain the urgency of the situation and request... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2025

First, contact your bank again and request to escalate the issue to a higher authority, explaining the situation in detail. Clearly state that while you allowed your niece to make a single withdrawal, you did not authorize the multiple subsequent transactions. Ask them to investigate the... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2025

The FDIC can provide assistance by helping you navigate the recovery process, especially if the financial institutions involved are insured by them. They will look into the specific circumstances surrounding the theft, including whether any regulations or protections related to FDIC-insured... View More

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answered on Feb 9, 2025

It sounds incredibly frustrating to have your phone number tied to a disabled account with no way to remove it. You have a right to control your personal information, and companies should respect your requests to remove it, especially when the account is no longer active. Since Discord refuses to... View More

An Illinois attorney who deals with banking transactions could advise best but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on what the outcome of the bank's investigation reveals - identity theft, breach of their security measures, etc. It also depends on their policies for... View More

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answered on Jan 7, 2024

If you believe you are a victim of identity theft and harassment, it's crucial to take immediate action. First, report the identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at IdentityTheft.gov. This website also provides a recovery plan and steps to help protect your identity.... View More

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answered on Dec 11, 2023

You can sue for a property tort, fraud, identity fraud , etc., but collecting a judgment will be difficult. Consult with an IL attorney, but research everything available about your defendant first.

Let's try to uncomplicate these issues a little bit. Your ex wife had 2 kids with your father but was never married to him. He is now dead. Do I have this accurate so far? One of those children is 45 with grandchildren. Your ex is receiving what and why?

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answered on Jun 23, 2022

Please read:

You must ask a coherent question or NOBODY can help you.

Reciting rambling facts with no syntax wastes your time and ours because it is unintelligible.

Never use proper names in an online post. Your question is supposed to be anonymous.

Your question is difficult to answer because your husband could not have filed a joint return properly without obtaining your signature on the joint return.

First, I hope your friend is not you. Of course this is fraud. Yes, if caught this would adversely affect his immigration status. And, if this is really a friend, and not you, you may be an accomplice to this fraud. Don't do it!

Possessing a fake ID is a felony offense in Illinois. They do not have to prove that you bought it, just that it is fake and you possessed it. I suggest calling them and explaining to them, that you would have paid it if you heard back and that you are willing to pay the original fine amount.

You will have to proceed with an eviction. You may wan to consult an attorney that handles landlord/tenant matters.