After I pay my sister in law the $700.00 that I owe her, can she still garnish my bank accounts and my job?

Question

she has obtained my social security number from my ex wife, who got my ss# from tax forms and from the IRS, and I fear she will use it to steal my identity. What can I do to avoid this from happening?

Answer 1

Only way to garnish salary (if it is even legal in your state and it isn't in most) is to get a judgement thru a court and you will be advised and given a chance to defend yourself. If it is paid, she won't get a garnishment. If it is unpaid, you have the right to have the garnishment settled and stopped as soon as the amount (usually with interest and penalty) are paid.

Identity theft is a different thing, You can advise the police if something has happened; but there isn't anything you can do about something you are afraid might happen except keep an eye on your credit reports

Answer 2

You will have your chance to fight any garnish. Call your ex-wife and ask her if she could get her sister a job. It's sad that you aren't even married anymore but they still need to leech on you.

Remember that as long as you are paying SOMETHING, even $20 a month, she can't take action. All she can do is collect her $20 a month and stfu.

Answer 3

Sounds like a job for either a local FBI office, or secret service. If you have a copy of the contractual agreement and proof of the payment, contact your local field office on their main websites. Also contact your local IRS office & see what they recommend.

Answer 4

Identity theft is a federal crime and you know she obtained your information so she would not get far. If she does the crime she will do the time; and Bubette awaits her.

Answer 5

pay her the money? she cant take what you dont owe. and keep a close eye on your credit report.

Answer 6

obtain id theft protection... they will assist you and keep you advised.