Legal Advice on Theft

Contact Law Enforcement. A. Remember identity theft is a crime. So the first thing you should do is contact your local law enforcement agency and generate a report of the theft. Be prepared to... more

Financial/Credit Identity Theft. Most people think that Financial/Credit identity theft is stealing one’s credit cards or getting access to one’s bank account thru a debit, ATM or credit card. This... more

What Is Theft?. Theft is simply the unlawful taking of another person's property without the intent to return it. This is the lowest in seriousness of the three crimes under discussion and carries... more

Understand the Concept of Plagiarism. Random House defines plagiarism as "the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one'... more

Gather Information. Before you can do anything in terms of finding representation, or even crafting a defense. You need to know some basic information. You need to know what (exactly) you're charged... more

If you are a victim of identity theft, take the following steps as soon as possible. Keep a record with the details of your conversations and copies of all correspondence.

When someone else uses your name, social security number, or other personal information to commit fraud, it is called identity theft. Rebuilding good credit in the aftermath of identity theft can... more