I had a credit card with my name on it that the original acct. owner was my  mother.?
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If the credit card account was a joint account then yes, you are liable.  If you were just a secondary card holder, you would need to look at the contract to see if secondary card holders are liable for debts of the primary card holder upon death.  \n\nYou could also call your state's attorney general and they may be able to inform you of laws regarding your situation.  \n\nEither way, even though it was your mother's debt, it is a liability that has to be paid by her estate.  If it wasn't paid by her estate, you would need to check with an estate lawyer to see if you are liable for your mother's debts.  If you were the executor and in charge of paying off liabilities and disbursing of assets, you may be liable since you didn't take care of all of the estate's liabilities.
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You will never know if it's stolen until you either start getting bills, or it shows up on your credit reports.\n\nThe link below is for the FTC site, and explains everything you need to know about Identity Theft, and what to do if you suspect it.\n\nToo much info to post here...;)
517393
start with the person you bought it from, ask where they got it from and down the line till you find the original owner, I gues that is what you are asking
904564
This does sound like one heck of a mess! You will have to return to the States one way or another. You have proof that you weren't even in the states when your Mom stole your ID. I knew a young girl here in Illinois who was told she could get her credit cleared but she had to press charges against her Mom she really didn't want to but she just had no other choice. She did and her Mom did serve a little time in the county jail and is on probation and my young friend has her name cleared.
40285
Unfortunately yes.  As long as he/she has your personal information (full name, date of birth, SSN, mother's maiden name, etc...), credit cards can be obtained over the internet without even signing an application.  It's insane!
221417
Start by calling your credit card company and freezing your cards. Don't let the creeps use it any more. Also, while yo are on the phone with them, ask them to send you an Affidavit of Forgery. They will usually mail it to you in a few days. To help the police out, ask your company to tell you when and where the card has been used. Get the exact amount of the transactions and any store numbers they may have, including a batch number.\n\nNext, call the police and make a report. Make sure you give them all the data from the credit card company. Having the exact dates, times, and amounts will help them possibly catch the criminals. The problem they have is that security systems will record over their video (usually with 24-48 hours) of the crime. It had gotten much better with the advent of DVR (digital) security recordings, but they still will be erased after a while. \n\nWith all of that said, it's a crap shoot from there on out. Depnding on what the criminals did, they may have screwed up some aspect of your future credit. You need to keep you police report number handy for years to come, I'm afriad. Having a copy of your report can help doubting credit agencies.
443510
if witch ever credit card was racked up was under your name also than it can result you in bad credit
82861
see if you can go on your mom's or dads credit card as authorized user then use it and PAY for it...it will report on your credit, also try to get on one that has no balance and pay for it yourself. take the FULL responciblity
175445
You need to look at the original contract with the credit card company.   Generally it's 60 days.
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my brother's credit card bills.
941435
CALL THE CREDIT CARD COMPANY AND FILE A CLAIM!!!!\n\nDO IT IMMEDIATELY\n\nThey will be able to help you on the next steps.
156586
A lawyer could be a good resource.  You may want to consult a lawyer to find out what you need to do.  Also a lawyer can help to make sure you aren't held resposible for any fraudulent charges or credit cards or accounts opened in your name.\n\nI don't think you NEED a lawyer, but it definately wouldn't hurt.
320572
If it is on your credit report it should have a phone number or address to contact them. If not just dispute it and have it removed. If you can't contact them neither can the credit report company. Poof it will be gone.
731806
The statute of limitations for a charged off credit card depends on the state in which you originated the debt.\n\nPlease refer to the hyperlink attached below to find out the appropriate statute of limitations for your specific situation.\n\nGood luck and 10 pts please.
1170106
Probably a consumer attorney.  You might not need one, however.  Go to www.ftc.gov and look up the link to "consumers" and then look up info on identity theft and how to repair it.  You should also order your credit report (for free) from the 3 major agencies and the FTC site will show you how to do that.  Your credit report will show if someone has obtained credit in your name because you will see opened accounts there that you didn't know about.  Hopefully, there is nothing serious.
270949
Perhaps it is some kind of Wachovia credit card you have...?
95395
You mean that the parents are using the child's name to obtain credit cards or other legal documents?  \n\nYou can let the parents know that you are aware of their actions, and want them to stop before you take it to the authorities.  Maybe they will do the right thing.\n\nIf not, you can contact the involved parties to let them know of the situation. and stop any further transactions from being made.\n\nYou could also ontact the police, identify theft is a crime.  I would think that would be a last resort, however, considering the consequences.  Possibly a call to Child Services would get an investigation started into the matter.