What happens to criminals caught for identity theft? What will happen to my cousin if they prove it is her?

j3ffdecierdo asked:
About a year ago, I found out that my name was used to purchase a number of magazines. The magazine company sent me a letter telling me that I was going to be put into collection if I didn’t pay the amount billed for the magazines. Well I knew it wasn’t me [...]

Identity Theft?

crusher asked:
Has anybody dealt with identity theft. Its lookin like somebody may have used my SS# to claim me on their taxes. This is why I am not getting a stimulus check

What is the probability of me being an identity theft victim?

mrfourtwentynine asked:
My school sent me a letter stating that my social security # and other information was compromised resulting from a stolen computer. I have called on of the top 3 credit companies and issued an initial alert. What other things should i do to prevent myself from being vulnerable to identity theft?

How do you prevent Identity Theft?

jsfnita asked:
What are things you do in everyday life that prevent identity theft?
I have my name on all my cards without my middle initial, I do not sign the back. It says see photo ID. My legal signature ALWAYS has my middle initial on it. So if there is ever a dispute, I win! [...]

Can I have my social security number changed due to identity theft?

ZL asked:
I have found out that my social security card number is being used by an EX relation. Credit cards are repeatedly issued in my name, and I have closed countless accounts over the years, but new cards keep getting issued in this person’s name with my social security number.
If I have documented [...]