What is identity theft?
Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to obtain credit, goods, services or medical information without consent. Identity theft includes credit card fraud, debit card fraud, bank transfer fraud, wire transfer fraud or utility fraud.
California Identity Theft Act
Civil Code 1798.93 allows a person who is a victim of identity theft to file a lawsuit to prove their identity was stolen. The law provides protection for people who have been wrongly sued or held responsible for debts that were created by someone using their identity. Victims can file a complaint in court to clear their name and establish that the debts or actions were not theirs. The court can then rule that the victim is not responsible for the fraudulent debts. The victim may also be able to recover costs, like attorney fees, associated with resolving the case. This law is important because it helps protect people from the financial and legal consequences of identity theft. It also gives victims a legal way to correct errors and prevent further harm. The Identity Theft Act is found at California Civil Code 1798.93.
Legal help for identity theft victims
Book a free consultation. We help people who are victims of identity theft. We have more than two decades of experience helping and representing victims of identity theft. We file lawsuits on a contingency fee basis so you don’t pay our fees and costs unless you win at trial or receive a monetary settlement.
