Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Online Identity Theft (Impersonation)

Someone, and I know who, is impersonating me online at a number of

personals web sites. They claim to be me, use my full name, and create

false personals ads with false sexually explicit information about me.

They also post pictures of me on these sites of which I own the

copyright. What are my legal rights in a situation like this? How does one

prove that this person is performing such acts, or can it be proven? Do I

have any legal protections for this type of identity theft?


Asked on 7/06/03, 7:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: Online Identity Theft (Impersonation)

go directly to the FBI. call them on the telephone and make an appointment.You are welcome to a consultation at no fee at my offices at 42 West 44th St, NY,NY. Please call for an appointment first (646) 591-5786.

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Answered on 7/06/03, 10:04 pm
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Online Identity Theft (Impersonation)

You should contact the websites immediately and let them know and also if you are aware of the identity and address of the person you should send him a cease and desist letter demanding that he stop.

Should you like to discuss this or any other legal matter, you can call my office to schedule an appointment for a consultation or in the alternative, I can be reached for on-phone low-cost legal consultation at 1-800-275-5336 x0233699.

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Answered on 7/07/03, 11:38 am


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