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credit card fraud by ex-girlfriend

I have an ex girlfriend that opened up about 7 credit cards in her grandmonthers name (apparently they had the same name and I had no idea) but I never knew that these werent her credit cards. Well years after we have broken up I get a call from her grandmother stating that she racked up over $35,000 in credit card debt in her grandmothers name and says that I was part of it?? I was shocked because I never used her credit cards or physically had them, my ex used the cards to buy gas/pizza/alcohol just general expenses, like I did on my debit/credit cards and now they are telling me that I have to come up with not only that money, 1/2 of the $35k plus, can they really go after me for something I had nothing to do with?


Asked on 3/12/08, 6:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Risa Freeman Law Office of Risa Freeman

Re: credit card fraud by ex-girlfriend

They can attempt to "go after you", but they would have to prove you knew what the ex was doing. If the police contact you or a criminal complaint is issued, you should definitely consult with a lawyer.

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Answered on 3/12/08, 6:26 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

: credit card fraud by ex-girlfriend

There are some matters, larceny, identity theft and fraud. It is unclear why your grandmother is contacting you unless she believes that this was a joint effort, and she has some evidence to support such a belief.

Unlike Risa, you should contact a criminal defense attorney now. And if you need such help, contact me.

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Answered on 3/12/08, 8:22 pm


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