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2 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for Massachusetts on
Q: what type of lawyer do I need for a fraud?

Rental agreement, banking.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 7, 2024

A Massachusetts attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you're the one being accused of the fraud, and it has risen to a criminal level (insurance company or public agency making an accusation of fraud), then a criminal defense attorney consult could be a... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for Massachusetts on
Q: If my property is stolen/ID thefted, could it be used as court evidence by someone else, such as an impersonator?

I am not worried that it could be used against me, but more that someone else, possibly pretending to be the owner of the materials would use it in their own case.

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answered on Jul 26, 2024

If your property is stolen or your identity is used by someone else, it can be concerning to think about how it might be used. In court, evidence must be authenticated, meaning the court has to be convinced that the evidence is what the person presenting it claims it to be. If someone is... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for Massachusetts on
Q: If my property is stolen/ID thefted, could it be used as court evidence by someone else, such as an impersonator?

I am not worried that it could be used against me, but more that someone else, possibly pretending to be the owner of the materials would use it in their own case.

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answered on Jul 25, 2024

If your property or identity is stolen, it could potentially be used as evidence in court by an impersonator. However, the legitimacy and admissibility of such evidence would depend on various factors, including the ability to prove the theft and the identity of the true owner.

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1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft and Immigration Law for Massachusetts on
Q: I am a DACA recipient. I recently was informed of identy theft of $9999 in the dark web. Am i allowed to apply for uvisa
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answered on Apr 4, 2024

I understand this is a stressful and concerning situation. As a DACA recipient who has been the victim of identity theft, here are a few important points to keep in mind regarding your legal options:

- U visas are available to victims of certain crimes who have suffered substantial mental...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Elder Law, Identity Theft and Military Law for Massachusetts on
Q: neighbor stole $8000 from my 80 yr old mom's bank card, caught on bank ATM camera, admitted it and wasn't arrested.

Intentional, waited till I left for a week to use my mom's card. Intent was there considering he was smart enough to only take out the maximum money allowed daily from ATMs, fun times at Mohegan Sun, all totally caught and verified by police. They brought him in for questioning and told me... View More

Lissa McKinney
Lissa McKinney
answered on Dec 9, 2023

You might want to have a lawyer involved to effectively press the Mashpee Police Department and secure some justice here. Otherwise, please obtain a copy of the police report you filed and go to the local District Court for jurisdiction of Mashpee, Falmouth District Court. There you will go to the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Elder Law, Identity Theft and Military Law for Massachusetts on
Q: neighbor stole $8000 from my 80 yr old mom's bank card, caught on bank ATM camera, admitted it and wasn't arrested.

Intentional, waited till I left for a week to use my mom's card. Intent was there considering he was smart enough to only take out the maximum money allowed daily from ATMs, fun times at Mohegan Sun, all totally caught and verified by police. They brought him in for questioning and told me... View More

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answered on Nov 27, 2023

In the situation where your 80-year-old mother's bank card was stolen and used to withdraw money, it's understandably frustrating and confusing when the perpetrator admits to the crime but isn't arrested. The decision to arrest or not can depend on various factors, including local... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Consumer Law, Civil Litigation and Identity Theft for Massachusetts on
Q: Massachusetts Boston my wife has a permit and keeps registering and insuraning cars in my name without my consent

Has stolen my identity and opened credit card and I filed a identity theft claim

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answered on May 27, 2023

It sounds like what she's doing is illegal but that's merely speculative based upon your brief statement. I recommend you contact the Division of Motor Vehicles.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Identity Theft for Massachusetts on
Q: What can i do? I received a late citation letter for something i have no idea about.

The citation has no info other then the date it happened and the date it was defaulted on. The thing is I've never been pulled over or sent anything in the mail. so i suspect someone used my name in a traffic stop. But since the citation is defaulted i cant request a hearing. I have no idea... View More

Lissa McKinney
Lissa McKinney
answered on Jun 10, 2022

The first thing you should do is go online to the MA RMV and get a copy of your driving record.

https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-a-driving-record It should list the Court and default and a citation number. When You call the Court, ask for a copy of the ticket, and explain you have...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Identity Theft for Massachusetts on
Q: I have been a victim of medical identity theft and need help to figure out what steps to take to correct this.

My health was used multiple times for ambulance rides, hospital and doctors visits. Now, I need help to rectify the damage done to my credit and medical records

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 16, 2019

Contact your health insurance carrier without delay to notify them of the security breach. If you receive bills for co-payments or other uncovered charges, contact the entities doing the billing (hospitals, physicians, ambulance services, etc.) and coordinate with your insurance carrier to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for Massachusetts on
Q: AN OLD FRIEND OF MINE STOLE MY DEBIT CARD AND WHEN I CONFRONTED HER SHE WONT GIVE IT BACK

IF I CALL THE POLICE WILL THEY BE ABLE TO GET IT FROM HER AND WILL SHE BE ARRESTED?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 24, 2019

Nobody can predict what the police will do. If she stole your property, you can report this theft to the police. You would be wise to consider reporting this to your bank to protect your assets. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Identity Theft and Social Security for Massachusetts on
Q: I'm looking for a pro bono federal prosecutor in Boston, MA.

This is a large case involving a family member stealing my inherited social security funds as a result of my father's death. ID theft & personal property by stolen friends, family state l’ve been disabled since 9. I am now 41. I’ve been Misdiagnosed since 9 mounts ago! Now friends... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jun 15, 2018

Pro bono prosecutor?? you cannpt hire a prosecutor. Prosecutors work for the government.

Call the Department of HHS. They have investigators

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft and Consumer Law for Massachusetts on
Q: How can I get the bill out of my name without filing a police report

My mother placed a utility bill in my name without my knowledge. The bill is over four grand. I contacted the company as soon as I found out but they said I have to file a police report. I do not want my mother to go to jail and I can not let her find out I am trying to take the bill out of my name... View More

David Humphreys
David Humphreys
answered on Oct 2, 2017

Go to the FTC website, IDTheft.gov and download an ID Theft Affidavit. Present that to the utility company. If they harass you after you fill out the affidavit and provide it to them, get a solid consumer protection law firm to help you.

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