What to do about possible stolen identity and a scam?
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What to do about possible stolen identity and a scam?
This man just called me saying that I took out a payday loan for $200 and read me my social security number. Hwe said that his name was Andrew Johnson but his accent was so thick that I could hardly understand him, so I don’t believe that’s his name. He gave me a number to reach him at (that is fake). I didn’t take out a loan and he said I’m getting subpoenaed and will have to pay back 10 times the $200 making it $2000 so he advised me to just pay back now. The company name with the loan he said is US Cash Advance. I have never done an on-line loan. Is this a scam?
Asked on November 29, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Missouri
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Did you confirm your social security number with the person on the line? It may have been a scam to get your social security number. I would contact the state attorney general's office as soon as you can on this matter and I would alert your banking institution and keep your eyes out for any activity on your credit report. This is, unfortunately, going to be a "wait and see" kind of thing that will be going on and you will need to sit tight. If he does contact you again see if you can track the number through caller id and play in to him by getting an address to mail the payment. Do not, though, confirm any personal information such as your bank accounts, etc. Good luck.
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