Victim of identity theft. Reported to police, credit agencies- no help. Is there way to contact FBI for this?

Question

Has been going on 5 years now. Lost my wallet at the beach, someone found it, is using my information to obtain credit. Has charged nearly $45,000 (yes, even bought a mobile home in my name). I have reported to police and have fraud alerts with the credit agencies now, but still getting collection notices from new creditors. I am in NC, the person that is doing all of this is in Georgia. I have been able to find out who it is that is committing this crime against me and even have address info on him, but don't know where to go from here. I have my own business and this is ruining me because I have to use my social security # when dealing with new vendors, and I'm being declined credit. It is affecting my business and personal life, my whole family. It's becoming a nightmare. He's also used my identity for employment purposes. I know where he is, just need to get to him before any more damage is done to me. I have proof -Does the FBI handle these things-How would I contact them

Answer 1

Here is the contact information for your local FBI field office.

FBI Charlotte
Suite 900, Wachovia Building
400 South Tyron Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28285-0001
charlotte.fbi.gov
[phone]

I have been a police officer for over 11 years, the last four as a detective, and have seen very few instances where the FBI would get involved in this type of case. The FBI may get involved but I wouldn't count on it.

Your best course of action is to go to the local police where you made the report and push the issue. Bring your evidence with you and demand to see the detective sergeant or watch commander. Explain your frustrations and push the issue. When it comes to dealing with the government, the squeaky wheel often really does get the grease. I know. In my years as a detective I handled hundreds, probably thousands of cases. The ones that got the most attention were the ones where the victims pushed the issue, stayed on top of the case and kept bugging me. Keep on bugging your local agency and you will get things done!

Answer 2

I was the victim of identity theft about a year ago. Someone stole my mail and got credit card number and bank account numbers. The total theft totalled about $11,000. All but $3,500 was forgiven, which I am still paying on.

What I found is that law enforcement won't touch these cases with a 10 foot pole. The local police won't touch it because the person actually committed everything but the theft of paper in another town. The county and state won't touch it because the crime started at my home. I know exactly who did it, have a written confession, and the person is even in jail right now for a different crime. But no one will charge him.

Good luck. I wonder, can you change your SSN to keep that person from getting anymore credit in your name?

Answer 3

The FBI likely won't get involved- they look for cases with $100,000 loss or more, typically. You should contact the Police in the city where the suspect lives and talk with a detective there. It's difficult and time consuming, but obviously worth it. Check the Georgia and NC laws and if you're lucky you'll find that the suspect is responsible for the cost of fixing your credit. Also you are probably eligible already to have a new SS# issued to you. Search the internet for additional info on this- there are support groups that will have more info and info specific to your states. Good luck!

Answer 4

You should contact the Federal Trade Commission. They have an on-line guide concerning Identity Theft, as well as a number to report the theft to. Unfortunately, I.D. theft is the fastest growing crime in America as you will learn from th F.T.C.'s website and the victim has to bear the brunt of correcting the problem it has caused them. Get ready it takes time, a lot of time. Fortunately for me, all the perpetrator got was my Driver's license number and passed off three fraudulent checks. Considering they got your social security number you're in a much worse way.

Answer 5

I just shopped at Pier 1 and was asked if I wanted another 10% discount if I answered some questions. When she asked form my drivers license and social security number I said HOLD ON. The young clerk seemed oblivious to my concerns. Evidently Pier one is giving workers a bonus for every sucker that gives them so much personal information. The FBI should be looking into this company. Information could be going directly to ISIS or North Korea. Now would that be special? America is lost.....

Answer 6

I had my identity stolen once.

I've read that... Don't quote me on the figures here.
85% of Americans have something on their credit report that is invalid.

Of those 85%, 25-40% may not be able to buy a house, or a car because of this invalidation.

Mine was through Alltel. When I brought it to their attention that I never lived in the house where the LAN phone was hooked up they pretty much said it's my problem.

Answer 7

Since you have found out the information on this guy..did you contact the police department in the city he resides?
IF not that should be your first step! The officers can investigate to make sure you are telling the truth, then go in and arrest this scum bag!

Answer 8

Have you contacted the social security administration? You could inform them that your identity has been stolen, and you could ask them what to do so it doesn't get much worse than it already is.

Answer 9

You need to contact the attorney general in your state. They are the ones that deal with this sort of thing.