Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
Fraud/Forgery
Someone else has open an account with a company using my SSN, and forged my signature. I am being held responsible for this bill, and being harrassed by the credit dept. What is my recourse for this action, and against who?
Asked on 8/01/00, 1:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Duggar
Buchalter & Duggar
Re: Fraud/Forgery
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has a facts sheet when an imposter strikes. Their address is www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs17-it.htm. It discusses what to do in these situations.
Answered on 9/13/00, 5:16 pm