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I was a victim of a cryptocurrency scam where my CashApp and Coinbase accounts were hacked. Both companies refuse to refund my losses, claiming that I authorized the transactions. I've reached out to both platforms and filed a police report; however, the investigation is taking a long time,... View More 
answered on Feb 23, 2025
Hello,
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.
Immediate... View More
I have sent emails requesting my cell phone be removed from an account that has my cell phone. The account that has my Cell phone is disabled, but Discord refuses to remove my Cell phone. They also refuse to delete that account that is disabled or give a reasonable time when the disabled account... 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your personal information, and companies should respect your requests to remove it, especially when the account is no longer active.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
From my bank somehow international wire transfer was sent that i did not authorize.
answered on Jan 2, 2025
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
Just wondering how to seek real help on people harassing me before I end up doing something to one of them for constantly bothering me 24/7....they stole my identity they kmow my social security number,bank account email, and password, code to things if i get a job amd password noy to be known by... 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
Bank canceled submission due to fraud. Can I attempt to collect damages from this person trying to use my credit standing for their benefit?
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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.
My ex wife who had 2 children by my biological father and I left Illinois with a known address but wasn't notified and now the child in question ❓ is 45 with grandchildren and my ex is still receiving and I went to a court but they said they couldn't stop my social security benefits... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2023
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?
Identity theft. Get a... View More
The managers in the work program man have stole all my stuff then I got me to the other building they change my rent to $1,000 or $37,000 I they won't take me to court and I can't get nobody help me how to build a change my property my unit told me I wasn't the owner but they... View More
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.
We are going through a nasty divorce which entails financial abuse, psychological abuse, mental abuse and sexual abuse. I told him and his then attorney (now fired or she quit, not sure which) that I was not going to file a joint tax return. I found out that he filed a joint return without my... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2021
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.
Hi, good night I have a question and would like to know something about a problem with a friend, which is that a friend thinks of getting a fake SSN and green card for work purpose but he thinks of changing his name and birthday but he had a picture with a fake green card and I would like to know... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2020
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!
They sent me mail June of 2019 saying I should pay where I said what are the next steps, then I did not hear from them again till 2 months ago where the officer said he put my papers in the wrong file. I honestly forgot about it and would have paid if they contacted me again but I didn't hear... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2020
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.
Parolee is a family member who has /is not complying with conditions of parole and has engaged in criminal activity.
answered on Dec 3, 2019
You will have to proceed with an eviction. You may wan to consult an attorney that handles landlord/tenant matters.
answered on Jun 29, 2018
As long as the lawyer is licensed to practice law in North Carolina, they can handle cases in North Carolina if they practice law in North Carolina.
Plus i Know 100% the child is not my blood I get social security and I feel like I been munipulated and taken avantage of but I believe I have a strong case to win can I have the person who lied locked up for starters
answered on Oct 1, 2017
Need more info.
How did child support get implemented.
Is there a court order.
The protective order continues to be broken and we are still being harassed aa year-and-a-laternd he has given up parental rights in writing to his lawyer. We also have a family member who has decided to join in and harass me and my kids to a point that is very unhealthy and I would like to get... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2017
Your story is too complicated for an easy answer.
You need a sit down with an attorney.
My friend who worked at a bank originally opened 2 checking accounts for me. I was there for the opening of these accounts. He then lied and put in the system that I make more money than I actually do so I would get approved for 2 lines of credit. He had my debit card and ended up taking the money... View More
answered on May 8, 2017
How could all of this be going on without you being aware of it.
Banks send monthly statements. Anyway, they don't honor checks if there is no money in the account.
Credit cards do the same thing. They send monthly statements and if you go over they refuse to honor charges.... View More
My friend was charged with a felony drug charge in 1997 (and served her probation with no issues), and her "friend" then used her name during an arrest. My friend has been completely clean for 14 years now and wants to seal her criminal record. However, her last background check was done... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2016
If she just wants a copy of her record, she can get it through the mail. She does not have to physically be present to get a copy of her record.
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