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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Identity Theft and Child Custody for California on
Q: TMobile has been selling my information without my consent. To developers and marketing people to make money. It has put

It has put me in danger. My personal life. I have stalkers,I've been sexually assaulted. Etc. My identity has been stolen,I've lost my house my cars, my kids temporarily on allegations. I need a lawyer

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answered on Mar 11, 2023

If you believe that T-Mobile has sold your personal information without your consent and that this has resulted in harm to you, you may have legal options to seek compensation for your damages.

Here are some steps you can take:

Consult with an attorney: It's important to speak...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for California on
Q: What field do I find a firm that covers stolen id and interactive programming? Federal law

I have start to finish including programmers, witnesses, etc. I just need an attorney

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answered on Mar 10, 2023

You may want to look for an attorney who specializes in intellectual property law and/or cybercrime law. These areas of law deal with issues related to stolen identities and unauthorized use of programming code, as well as potential violations of federal law.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Identity Theft, Intellectual Property and Internet Law for California on
Q: Blood from a turnip knowing my ex n others are using me for S/W development and selling it to Samsung. Make him stop?

Breached the FBI using my SS#, they don’t care, breached through my devices, court wants money loss! Perl interactive programming

I have their programming printed out.

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answered on Mar 10, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about the situation you are facing. It sounds like a complex and potentially illegal situation.

If you believe that your ex and others are using you for software development and selling it to Samsung without your consent or compensation, you may want to consider...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Identity Theft for Louisiana on
Q: If it's my 1st time using cash app and I made a mistake by sendin someone my tax refund and I'm poor now can I get it ba

Back I really need it I'm poor now my kids and I

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

If you accidentally sent your tax refund to someone else on Cash App, you may be able to request a refund of the payment. However, it will depend on a few factors, such as whether the recipient has already accepted the payment or withdrawn the funds.

To request a refund on Cash App, you can...
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2 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes, Identity Theft and Banking for Michigan on
Q: A national bank ignored a freeze and fraud alert on my credit and allowed a new fraudulent account anyway. Recourse?

After a national bank allowed a fraudulent account to be opened in my name I froze my credit with all three bureaus and added a fraud alert. Weeks later, another national bank ignored the freeze and the fraud alert and opened new accounts in my name, along with obviously suspicious activity.

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

You may have recourse against the national bank that ignored the credit freeze and fraud alert. You could start by filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) or with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) if the bank is a national bank. You could also... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Identity Theft, Social Security and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: I wanted to know if I could file a lawsuit against an apartment leasing company that allowed someone to open a lease

Under my name without my consent while a credit freeze was placed in credit reports?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 23, 2023

Absolutely . But it may not be necessary.

Send the leasing company a letter demanding that it acknowledge that it allowed some to open a lease in your name without your consent and cc the landlord on that lease. Detail the evidence you have that the leasing company knew it wasn’t you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Family Law, Civil Rights and Identity Theft for Maine on
Q: How do I find out if my family forged my signature on a power of attorney? How do I find out if I have 1?

I'm pretty sure my grandparents Forged my signature on a power of attorney and are also illegally video&audio monitoring me amongst other tracking ect... I'm 29.

I would never sign one and I have knowledge of past signature forgeries.

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John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 20, 2023

A power of attorney authorized another person to take action on your behalf. The person named in the POA is usually the holder and custodian of the physical instrument itself.

When third parties like banks, hospitals, etc have dealings with the person named in the POA when they are acting...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Identity Theft and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: If an inmate is sent a package (iCare) and gets out before he receives it, is there ground to sue if they forge name?

On December 21, 2022, I ordered a care package for an inmate in Fort Bend County. The inmate was released before receiving the package. However, instead of issuing refund, iCare stated he received and signed for package. They sent me an email with a forged signature. They refused to issue a refund.... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 17, 2023

Yes. You can sue them for the forgery. You will have to prove who exactly did the forgery which may prove to be difficult.

Your damages are $37.82. So I would not expect an attorney to take the case on a contingency fee. You will have to do the cost-benefit analysis yourself.

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft and Probate for Ohio on
Q: Are fiduciaries legally bound to informing the beneficiary/sol heir about everything pertaining to after a death

I'm almost positive that my inheritance was stolen along with a motorcycle and house by means of forgery/fraud since I was not present due to incarceration but I know that things don't add up at all with what he told me up until his death. Im positive a Harley title was forged out of my... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 10, 2023

Yes, your fiduciaries (ie your personal attorneys, accountants, stockbrokers, holders of your signed POAs) have a duty of full disclosure.

In a probate scenario, where you claim to be the sole beneficiary and other family members may have helped themselves, those other family members are...
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1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for New York on
Q: Buenas tardes. Me gustaría tener una consulta con un abogado en español. Es referente a mi robo de identidad.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 19, 2023

I'm sorry your question remains open for three weeks now. Hopefully, here is something that might be a starting point for a consult - it is the New York City Bar Legal Referral Service.

They offer the public two numbers - from their website:

Call 212-626-7373 or request a...
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4 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Health Care Law and Identity Theft for Minnesota on
Q: Charges for Using Discarded Medical Info for ID Theft

This is a weird one. What charges could someone face for using medical (biohazard) trash/waste to obtain info for Identity Theft?

Sarah Gad
Sarah Gad
answered on Jan 21, 2023

Tampering with medical/biohazard waste can engender both civil and criminal penalties, but the penalties vary substantially depending on the context, who the offender was (i.e., a medical employee, company), where it took place, and what the violation was. There are, however, various Federal... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Banking, Business Law and Identity Theft for Tennessee on
Q: What to do when someone fraudulently cashes a check?

Someone fraudulently cashed a check I sent to pay my trash bill. The trash company never received it, so they still say I owe the bill. Who is responsible for getting the money - the bank, or the trash company?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 13, 2023

Most likely you.

If someone intercepted a check you wrote to pay a bill and wrongly cashed it, you can legally pursue that person and possibly your own bank as well as the bank that cashed the check.

But you do still owe your trash company and should pay it. This time I recommend...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Identity Theft for California on
Q: My previous employer "mistakenly" exposed my SSN# to a former employer and waited 2 months to inform me... Can I sue?

I'm not sure on how to edit my question... but I meant to say it was exposed to a former employee not employer.

Company meant to send an email internally within the company but inadvertently sent the email to a former employee, who no longer works at the company. Thank you.

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Jan 1, 2023

If you suffer loss, perhaps. If you do not suffer loss, no.

Presumably your former employer already knew your SSN because it had to pay you and withhold taxes. Seems like this is a no-harm, no-foul situation.

Good luck to you.

2 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft, Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: how do I, safely, get protection from a girlfriend who fraudulently made her my DPOA and has repeatedly forged my sig

This girlfriend sent the fraudulent DPOA document to my employer and interfered with my employment very badly. The day I learned I had lost my job due to my employer needed more information and repeatedly called the girlfriend who grunted in response and hung up. She has done a lot aof damage and... View More

Christopher Walsh
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Christopher Walsh
answered on Jan 3, 2023

If your girlfriend forged your signature and created fraudulent documents that caused you injury, then crimes have been committed (identity theft, forgery). The whole issue will be proof. It will be important to gather any documents or evidence that you have to show what took place. There are a... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for Kentucky on
Q: I recently took an attempted theft charge that was in what my lawyer called a "package deal" that I did not commit.

I knew since the day I got arrested for it that somebody had to of used my stolen ID to rent a U-Haul and didn't return it. Finally at court my lawyer says if I want off HIP and my other charges lowered to take the package deal. I never got to see my motion of discovery. She even said that it... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 20, 2022

You never have to take a charge you always have the right to go to trial but if you want to get off Bond or HIP or other restrictions and you choose to plead guilty you give up many rights including the right to go to trial.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, DUI / DWI and Identity Theft for New Jersey on
Q: Someone used my name and identity during a police call and arrest for CDS and DWI. What type of lawyer should I seek?

Criminal Identity Theft

Defamation

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Dec 15, 2022

To fight the DWI you will need a DWI lawyer. When you find out who used your name you will need a civil litigation lawyer to sue that person. Most of us DWI lawyers offer a free in office consultation during normal business hours.

2 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft and Divorce for Texas on
Q: Four and a half years ago my best friend of 4 years and boyfriend and I decided to have a common law marriage,

We went to the Court annex and he didn't tell me he didn't have an idea and he actually had a ticket warrant and so we couldn't get a regular marriage license. So we decided to use a common law marriage. We both announced on our Facebook pages. He introduced me to all of the... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 2, 2022

If you chose to record a declaration of common law marriage instead of getting a marriage license, you can and should file for divorce under the circumstances you describe. You have two years from the date you stopped living together as spouses to file. From your description, that sounds like it... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Identity Theft and Small Claims for California on
Q: My ex submitted a loan application and was approved for a $20,000 loan for her business. This was all done using my info

I never approved for her to use my information to get this loan and now I’m getting calls from debt collectors saying I owe $19,000 because she has not been paying the loan and it’s all under my information. This is not my loan and I never approved any of this.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Dec 1, 2022

when you say your EX, does that mean you were divorced?

if so what she did, arguably broke the law.

did you report it to law enforcement?

you may want to contact a local lawyer to write a letter and try to explain this to the people coming after you. I think a police report...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Identity Theft and Legal Malpractice for Texas on
Q: Where can I find a super attorney to handle my case. Theft, lies, and attorneys who helped steal my family's oil and ga

oil and gas wells in Texas. I have proof, where can I find an attorney that can help us get everything back plus interest?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 21, 2022

You should look here in Justia for an experienced attorney board certified in civil litigation with a background in oil and gas litigation and in real estate litigation, ideally located in the county (or an adjacent county) where the stolen oil and gas wells are located.

Obviously, this is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Identity Theft, Sexual Harassment and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: can i be convicted if i was basically bullied into it with no choice for fear of my saftey?

my roomates pimp made a scam in which i was told i had to cash these checks, they we or else and then they made threats, they took the $$ affter cashed. i am in court facing time right now. the couple was doing this toher people as well.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Nov 20, 2022

i strongly suggest you either retain an attorney or ask the court to appoint the public defender at your first appearance.

a good criminal lawyer will evaluate what evidence they have against you...............

however, If someone tells you to murder your next door neighbor, that...
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