Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

Is it unlawful (criminal) to obtain someone's personal information, specifically a social security number, by false pretenses? To my knowledge it hasn't been used. But the person claimed to be a contactor with a big company and was looking to hire office help. She went through the usual pre-employment stuff and took my SSN. Found out later she was a fraud.


Asked on 8/03/11, 12:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joe Marman Law Office of Joseph Marman

Yes, it is probably illegal, but unless you suffered any damages it is doubtful that you would be successful in pursuing any type of financial recovery against that person.

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Answered on 8/03/11, 1:38 pm


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