Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
Improper Use of Identity
The company I used to work for is using a stamp with my signature on it without my permission. I recently saw a check made out to someone else with my signature even though my employment ended six weeks ago (I was the CEO and the company was taken over). Is this a violation of any civil or criminal statutes?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Improper Use of Identity
No doubt they are violating several criminal laws (including fraud) and civil laws as well as banking laws - since the person who signed the check is no longer an officer of the corporation!
Re: Improper Use of Identity
You may be personally liable for the check and any unlawful acts of your former company because of your stamped signature. I suggest that you send them a registered letter demanding they stop using your stamp. If it continues you should report them to the NYS Attorney General.
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