Legal Question in Business Law in California

Pretending to be me

If someone is answering their phone and pretending to be my company is that illegal or would it just be a civil case?


Asked on 2/26/08, 5:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: Pretending to be me

It depends upon intent and the nature of the harm done, if any, and could be civil, criminal or both.

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Answered on 2/26/08, 5:34 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Pretending to be me

To elaborate on what my colleague says, if their intent is to take money from a customer and run off with it, that would be criminal. If they're just joking around, it would be civil. In any case, a lawyer could send a "cease and desist" letter, and that should scare 'em.

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Answered on 2/26/08, 5:41 pm


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