My spouse took out credit cards in my name with my information. Can I close these accounts if I am the primary cardholder, that is the person identified as the one opening the account at the time it was opened. I now have a lot of debt on cards in my name that I was not aware of until just recently.
2007-07-18 18:22:49 · 6 answers · asked by jim m 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Close the accounts and if you want to file a police report you may not have to pay the money. Family stealing is hard if you want to save a relationship with the thief. I would probably find this to be a reason for a divorce since next she could mortgage the house, trusting her wouldn't work for me.
2007-07-18 18:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can close them, and you should. Also, get a credit hold. My mother in law had her identity stolen, so my husband (as a precaution) got a credit hold... Now, whenever anyone applies for a credit card using his info, he gets a phone call and either accepts on denies the request.
On a non-money related note, you may want to see a couple's counselor. Your spouse is showing some signs of unhealthy behavior.
2007-07-19 01:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by Greenis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is your spouse. Therefore she is of the opposite sex. How can she take out cards in your name, which is undoubtedly masculine. I would go and see whoever issued these cards. And there may be grounds for further action.
2007-07-19 01:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CLOSE then NOW!!! Regardless of who opened them, you'll be responsible for the debt. I'm speaking from experience here.
2007-07-19 01:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by jamaicabound191 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a moratorium. destroy your credit cards. Pay the most burdensome and promise not to sign credit cards again if it troubles you.
2007-07-19 01:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by wilma m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Divorce, she'll leave when the money dries up anyways.
2007-07-19 02:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋