Isn't it illegal for someone to open up a checking account with you as one of the names on it w/o you consent?

Question

My dad opened up a small business checking account with a bank and put me on the account without me knowing. Is this legal? I think he forged my signature or gave them my driver's license# to open the account. I had no idea until I went to open an account with that bank and they informed me I already had one account with them. I never signed any papers, didn't agree to anything verbal or written. His company now appears on my public records which is my next concern what can I do to rectify this. I don't keep in contact with anybody in my family and I'm pretty pissed off at the bank for approving this without my authorization . I have to get this resolved a.s.a.p even if I have to get an attorney

i was over 18 when it happened. Do I have enough of a case to go after the bank? Beneficiary or not I want nothing that ties me to him and didn't approve it anyways

Answer 1

You need to get a few things, one of them being an attorney. You also needto get copies of all three of your credit reports-if there's a bank account in your name, WHO KNOWS what else may be out there.

Answer 2

It is Illegal yes Except when your Under 18 and Still live with your parents then it is legall I know sucks My mom cashes my check without my Consent and So can every one elses parents. Tell the bank yes let them Know you did not consent to this and you want nothing to do with your dad and confied your supciense to him if they do not close the account or take your name off of it report them and your dad

Answer 3

No it's not legal. Talk to your dad and let him know you're going to tell the bank that you didn't consent to being on the account if he doesn't change it to get you off of it.

Or if you and your dad don't speak, just talk to the bank directly, right away.