What can you do?

The following information is soley provided to give you a general idea of what you can do if you think you have been a victim of Identity Theft. If after reading the information below, you believe you need a lawyer or need further information: Click here

ID theft stats:

The Federal Trade Commission recently released a survey showing that:

• 27.3 million Americans have been victims of identity theft in the last five years
• Including 9.9 million people in 2003 alone.
• In 2003 identity theft losses to consumer victims was reportedly $5 billion in out-of-pocket expenses losses to businesses and financial institutions totaled nearly $48 billion.

Victims of identity theft must act quickly to minimize the damage. It is very important to keep good notes of all conversations and records of all correspondence with your financial institutions and law enforcement agencies, including a log of the names, dates and phone number of persons you contacted. You also should confirm the information in writing. Sending your letters by certified mail, return receipt requested, will provide you with a record of your correspondence.

We have put together a list of questions and answers to help you understand identity theft and what you can do should you suspect you might be a victim. Please contact our office for additional help.

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The attorneys of the firm have successfully advanced the rights of injured plaintiffs throughout Alabama and the United States in personal injury, class action, and other complex litigation matters.