Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

Sprint PCS, Identity Theft?

While routinely reviewing my credit file, just a few months ago, I noticed an account that didn't belong to me, an account for wireless telephone service from Sprint PCS, I had never done bussiness with Sprint in my life!, I disputed this item with all three consumer reporting agencies, with out any success,I contacted Sprint collection agency in charge of account, from whom I have never got letters or bills making me aware of this debt, Sprint reply by sending me a FRAUD PACKAGE, I sent the package back with a copy of police report as this is identity theft, FTC report etc.

Also I requested a copy of the

original Contract Agreement of this account, billing address on the account, where this account was opened, signature etc.

Basic information that was needed to open the account and to wich I'm entitled to, in order to estraighten this up!

Problem is Sprint would not comply with my request(it's been 7 months),and would not do anything to help me, this is screwing my credit record,and my interest rate has risen!,

I believe they screw up, that's why they would not provide the proof I need! Bottom line is Can I sue Sprint PCS for damages, do I have legal merits to sue them?


Asked on 8/18/06, 12:23 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
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Re: Sprint PCS, Identity Theft?

Perhaps there is some negligence liability on SPRINT'S part. Call me directly at 16192223504.

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Answered on 8/21/06, 8:32 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Sprint PCS, Identity Theft?

Yes. The CA Attorney General's Dept. of Consumer Affairs also has an identity fraud unit that might be of some assistance. You might also write to the CA Public Utilities Commission about Sprint's refusal to comply with your reasonable requests.

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Answered on 8/18/06, 12:28 am
Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

Re: Sprint PCS, Identity Theft?

Yes, it sounds like you may have a lawsuit under the fair credit reporting act. You can sue on your own in small claims court, or you can hire a lawyer to sue in Superior Court. Given the cost of hiring an attorney, almost everyone chooses to proceed in small claims court for this type of case.

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Answered on 8/18/06, 1:23 am


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