Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

id theft prosecution

My ex-wife committed id theft of my name in the amount of $11000. the creditor has now found the account to have been opened fraudulently by her and I have been relieved of liability/responsibilty. The account was discharged, however, by bankruptcy 9 months earlier before the company considered it fraudulent. Is the company required to report the fraud to FTC and law enforcement or do I have to report it to law enforcement, in order for her to be charged and prosecuted? At this amount and occurring in 1998-2005, what are the chances of her being charged?


Asked on 7/12/07, 2:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Stein Law Offices of Jonathan G. Stein

Re: id theft prosecution

You should report it to the police department. They may or may not pursue it. You should also contact the credit bureaus and put a fraud alert on your accounts.

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Answered on 7/12/07, 3:48 pm


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