Identity Theft
Identity theft can be devastating, with consequences that stretch far beyond financial loss. We dispute the inaccurate information it causes and sue the parties responsible for compensation.
Contingency fee arrangements are available for most cases.
- Admitted in New York, 2004
- S.D.N.Y. and E.D.N.Y.
- Representing consumers since 1999
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What can an identity thief do with your information?
Once they have your information, identity thieves can run up charges on your cards, open new accounts and loans in your name, change the mailing address on your accounts, empty your bank account, even file for bankruptcy or give your name to the police during an arrest.
Once they have your information
- Go on spending sprees with your credit and debit cards
- Open new credit card accounts in your name and leave the bills unpaid
- Change the mailing address on your credit accounts
- Take out loans or set up phone and wireless service in your name
- Counterfeit checks or debit cards and empty your bank account
- File for bankruptcy under your name
- Give your name to the police during an arrest
Blocked within four days
15 USC 1681c-2 requires the credit reporting agencies to block any accounts opened by imposters within four days of receiving your identity theft report.
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What can you do if your identity is stolen?
The credit reporting agencies must block any accounts opened by imposters within four days of receiving your identity theft report. If inaccurate information stays on your report, you can dispute it and, if it remains uncorrected, sue the parties responsible for a corrected report and compensation, including financial harm and emotional suffering.
Your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Credit reporting agencies must assure the “maximum possible accuracy” of your report and exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality and a respect for your right to privacy.
- Days for credit bureaus to block accounts an identity thief opened
- 4
- Counted from when they receive your identity theft report (15 USC 1681c-2).
Read how to dispute the errors and sue for compensation
Dispute the errors
If there is inaccurate information on your credit report, an attorney can help you dispute it, particularly when it is the result of identity theft.
Sue for compensation
If the errors remain uncorrected, you may be entitled to sue for a corrected report and compensation. Identity theft victims can recover actual damages, including compensation for financial harm and emotional suffering.
Contingency fees for most cases
Because the FCRA awards attorney’s fees to consumers who are successful under the act, we can often represent you on a contingent basis. Contingency fee arrangements are available for most cases.
Contingency fee arrangements are available for most cases.
How do we help identity theft victims?
If you suspect identity theft has damaged your credit reports, contact us as soon as possible. After a free consultation, we act quickly to prevent further damage, dispute the inaccurate information on your report and, if the errors remain uncorrected, sue the parties responsible.
Free consultation
In a free consultation, we listen to what happened and outline your legal options.
Act quickly
We take immediate action to prevent further damage to your credit.
Dispute
We dispute the inaccurate information on your credit report that resulted from identity theft.
Legal action
If the errors remain uncorrected, we sue the parties responsible for a corrected report and compensation.
Start with a free consultation.
Contingency fee arrangements are available for most cases.
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An experienced attorney will review the details and outline your options. The first consultation is free.
- You send the form or call 646-713-1008. A few sentences about what happened is enough to start.
- We contact you to set up a free consultation.
- In the consultation, we listen to what happened and outline your legal options.
Contingency fee arrangements are available for most cases.