Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

Identity Theft

I have done or currently in the process of trying to do all requirements recommended by state and federal agencies to help prove my identity. I have information such as place of employment and residence of the person who has my identity. (I dont know him personally) How can I get fraudulant accounts removed from my credit report, reclaim my identity, and prosecute the thief?


Asked on 7/18/07, 10:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeremy Richey Jeremy Richey, Attorney at Law

Re: Identity Theft

As to prosecuting the thief, you need to contact law enforcement. Prosecutors don't investigate crimes; the police do. Police officers investigate and then report their findings to the appropriate prosecuting agency.

The U.S. Dept. of Justice has some information on its website that may be of some help to you.

http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/websites/idtheft.html#whatifvictim

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Answered on 7/20/07, 11:14 pm


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