Identity theft victim cable?

Question

I printed up my free annual credit report from Experian and found 3 negative items for cable, phone, and satellite dish service. The person installed these services at their home and I reported it to our local police department. I get a call from the detective on the case who tells me that even though he has an address where the unauthorized services were installed, he can't go to the house and charge them with anything cause he'd need someone to admit wrongdoing, which obviously won't happen. My question is, WHAT THE HECK??? I mean, if you have an address and this person has installed services in my name, I don't care if he/she doesn't fess up to it! Let them know you've caught on and that they're being investigated! Or not? How does this work? Why do I feel so violated, like I'm the one who did something wrong? And why does the 'thief' have more protection than I do?

Answer 1

Well the first thing I would do is advise the companies and have them shut off these services if they are still on in your name. That will get them thinking about it. you have to take a proactive stance on this if you are to overcome it. My wife and I both became victims of Identity theft and it cost us over $3000 and countless hours to sort it out.

The Federal Trade Commission has a very informative video about Identity Theft. you can find it at http://identitytheftmatters.info

The cops are not going to do a lot about it specifically in an area where they don't have a division that handles Identity Theft cases. I would recommend contacting local media sources especially Television Stations that have the investigative reporters. They would get a kick out of knocking on their door and making them explain themselves. That may be proactive enough to get the cops off their butts and do something. Also I would go see the detectives supervisor. Usually the squeeky wheel gets the grease.

Good Luck

Answer 2

I too havbe been a victim of Identity theft. You must right away put a caution on your Social Security # with SS office. Then you must let all the credit reporting companies know woth a written letter to contest your credit. But here the clincher that criminal can ruin you even further. This is what happened to me I was arrested for traffic violations that i had not even done becuase they got my license reissued with thier picture. Thought they have a picture on file this assh*le did some violent crimes in other states and now I have to go about proving it is not me. Just like I have to prove that I did not take out credit cards becuase I don't use them. It has been 10 years and I am victimized not only by the creep but also the system and the companies. I have a hard time when it comes to looking for work because I am working to be a social worker and the background checks come up that I have criminal records in other states. This all could be avoided by 1 litle process. If these dam-ned companies would finger print before they issue credit willy nilly. Write your Attorney Generals office and inudate them with letters each time you find somthing new on your credit. But also write your state representative because they can ruin your good name with criminal activity too. Most of these people whoo give answers on this system only do it to get thier stupid littel points I answer So that you will be able to resolve your dilema. I will pray that you don't have to go thruogh the same thing I have. It can get uglier beleive you me. Take care of your self. Oh get your self a shedder and don't just rip up your important documents when you throw them away.

Answer 3

It's a low priority case for the detectives. Besides, unless they have "proof," it becomes an unprosecutable case.

Answer 4

Here is a good article about identity theft.. what you should do if it happen to you.
http://www.badcreditresources.com/articles/Is-Your-Identity-Stolen-What-You-Should-Do
I hope this will be helpful to you.