Identity theft is a distressing crime that can have severe and long-lasting repercussions for its victims; it’s a subject we cover extensively in our articles because it’s so far-reaching and has many forms to take. Despite being innocent, individuals who fall victim to identity theft often grapple with numerous challenges. This article explores the common…
Tax identity theft poses a significant risk to individuals, potentially leading to financial losses and endless stress and work trying to fix it. Criminals who gain access to Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) can file fraudulent tax returns before victims even realize their identities have been stolen. These crimes have become more commonplace in recent years….
The apartment industry understands it has an identity theft problem. It’s simple; more online applications have led to more rental identity theft. Property managers know this. A 2018 survey commissioned by credit reporting agency Trans Union found that 97% of property managers had experienced identity theft problems within the past two years. Most rental identity…
Identity theft is an increasingly pervasive crime that can take various forms; we’ve covered the subject extensively in this blog. “Criminal records identity theft” occurs when someone wrongfully uses another person’s identity to commit illegal activities, leaving the victim facing severe consequences. The types of crimes committed under the umbrella of criminal identity can range…
If you want to shield yourself from identity theft, you might be considering a security freeze and/or a credit lock. In this article, we will explore the differences between these two measures; by understanding their features and limitations, consumers can make informed decisions about their credit protection needs. Security Freeze: Your Statutory Right. A security…
Early this month, our in-house identity theft lawyer, Emanwel (Manny) Turnbull, had a chance to engage in discussion with Hatti Savari and her popular, law-focused podcast, “Get Legally Speaking.” The conversation focuses on some of the more alarming trends and statics regarding identity theft and credit reporting errors many Americans face today, in the post-pandemic…
One problem facing victims of identity theft is victim-blaming. People often feel that they must have done something that makes them, in some way, to blame for their ID theft. And some companies like to blame the victim of identity theft, either making them responsible for the original fraud or blaming them for not proving…
Identity theft is a terrible problem to have: it can ruin your credit, and you can even get sued over debts that aren’t yours. If you’re a victim of identity theft, it’s obvious to you what happened: you know that you didn’t buy gold bullion in Oregon, rent an apartment in Miami, or open a…
With roughly 944 people affected in 2021 at the expense of over $6.3 million in Maryland alone, social security identity theft is a crime that affects thousands of people across the country each year. Your social security number is tied directly to your livelihood– your healthcare information, access to financial accounts, and almost all forms…
Identity theft is a deeply serious matter. This type of fraud can result in someone’s identity being used to create accounts and run up charges that they didn’t consent to. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) created the identity theft affidavit in 2002 to address this problem and help victims recover from this fraud. As of…
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