I may be suspected of ID theft. My ex tried to file for unemployment but was denied due to an open acct. having MY phone # with Ex’s SS# and address.
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I may be suspected of ID theft. My ex tried to file for unemployment but was denied due to an open acct. having MY phone # with Ex’s SS# and address.
I called the unemployment office the next day; of the 2-3 databases that the mngr researched, my name, SS# and ph# were NOT found on any of my ex’s files. I let the officer know of my findings and asked WHO told him that my ph# was attached to my ex’s info. He said he had a couple sources, but didn’t state anything specific. Don’t I have a right to that info? And instead of the officer following up (like I felt he should have), he told the unemployment mngr that he was going on vacation and would follow up next week. Something doesn’t feel right. Do you think I should seek legal cousel?
Asked on May 8, 2009 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
It's never a bad idea to talk to a lawyer, just to make sure. It's like insurance -- even if you don't actually need it, the peace of mind is often worth the price. You can look for one at our website, http://attorneypages.com
As long as the open account with your phone number isn't your doing, and you didn't get any money from it, you are probably not going to be in trouble, in the long run, although it may be a real pain in the pants for a while.
You probably don't have a right to information about an unemployment claim in your ex-wife's name. And if your phone number also used to be your ex-wife's number, that's a simple explanation for how it got onto her claim, since that number might still have been in the files of people she worked for while you were still together.
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