Can i sue my mom for using my soical number to get things like cable and cell phones and not paying for them

I am really sorry to hear what you are going through. Sadly, family or "friendly" fraud is not uncommon, and on the rise. You took the correct...

I am trying to get preapproved for a mortgage, and I was told I couldn't is this FAIR???

In response to your inquiry, and follow-up questions to my colleague, I can certainly understand your frustration. The good news is that you are on...

I have been turned down for a loan due to the fact that Equifax has me as "deceased".

First and foremost, I'm pleased they are inaccurate on this one. All kidding aside, I am sorry for what you are going through. If a credit...

I believe I am wrongfully being pursued for debt collection. Can I sue as a pre-emptive measure to protect my credit rating?

I understand your desire not to reveal details. Additional information is needed to provide an opinion. My office represents consumers throughout...

Can a late payment recording be removed from our credit report even if it was not a bank error?

First, deepest sympathies regarding the loss of your father. My heart goes out to you. As to your legal inquiry, the question is this: is the...

As a general rule, in Ohio you're not responsible for your spouse's debt. Now that said, if it is your credit account that your husband used, your...

What to do after a creditor threatens you

I understand how upsetting this is for you. You have rights, whether you own money or not. While you said it was a creditor, I suspect it may have...

Someone I know stole my identity and went to a bunch of hospitals and ran up huge bills. I have filed a police report...

Identity theft is the number one consumer complaint to the Federal Trade Commission for the 12th year in a row. So while you are not alone, this...

Immigration law of identity theft

First, I am confused about the facts you have presented. That said, as an initial matter, if you or your friend have committed identity theft (or...

Would you be able to help me with credit issue?

You're on the right track. There are several experienced consumer advocates in your area (one right in Memphis!) who can be found at...