What can I do when a family member steals my identity?
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What can I do when a family member steals my identity?
My brother has been pulled over numerous times and received several tickets. He has warrants out, so he keeps telling officers he doesn’t have his driver’s license and gives them my name and birthdate. I keep receiving letters saying my speeding/traffic tickets weren’t paid so my liscence is suspended. I’ve had to pay hundreds of dollars on these tickets and I want him caught. The last time this happened I sent evidence to the district attorney and he dismissed the tickets. I have phone recordings of my brother admitting he has used my identity several times. What are my options?
Asked on June 24, 2012 under Criminal Law, Oklahoma
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If your brother is using your identity via theft and as a result is getting you into trouble as a result you need to contact law enforcement and make a criminal complaint against him before matters get worse for you.
As to a possible civil action against your brother with a request for an injunction against him from using your name you should consult with an attorney that practices in the area of consumer law.
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