If my ex-girlfriend is posting phony profiles and my actual phone number on dating sites, is there any legal action that I can pursue?
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If my ex-girlfriend is posting phony profiles and my actual phone number on dating sites, is there any legal action that I can pursue?
Asked on October 18, 2010 under Personal Injury, Ohio
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You should speak with a personal injury attorney. It is possible that you may have a cause of action against her for one or more of violation of privacy (if she's putting out information that a reasonable person would find offensive to put out there about or from him), for defamation (publically making false factual "statements" about a person), intentional infliction of emotional harm (depending on how egregious the information is), harassment, and/or identity theft (if in any way passing herself "off" as you). A lawyer can evaluate all the specifics of this situation and help you understand if you have a case, your recourse (e.g. an order for her to stop; monetary damages), and the cost of vindicating your rights, so you can decide what to do. You might also consider looking into some form of a protective order against her.
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