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Can my former employer run a background check on me when I no longer work for his company?

I found out my ex-boss is still using my profile to accept jobs in a subcontractor forum. He accepted a job under my profile that required a background check. He submitted the paperwork with my SSN and DL # and signed my name. I have not worked for him for the last 12 months, he just did this in the past month. This can't be legal. What can I do?

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This does not sound like acceptable conduct. Primarily, there may be a violation of the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act. That would be your most likely path to collect monetary damages. I suggest you see an attorney immediately so you can protect your rights and stop this activity.

Good luck, Dan
856-874-9090 silvermanesq@gmail.com

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While, I am licenced to practice law in your state, I am NOT your attorney. The above is NOT legal advice. An attorney-client relationship has NOT been created.

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