Identity Theft Legal Solutions

Summary

Victims of identity theft in Indiana should report the issue to the FTC, file a police report, and notify financial institutions. If these steps are ineffective, contacting the Indiana Attorney Generals Office or Indiana Legal Services may provide further support. For more direct assistance, consider consulting a private attorney specializing in identity theft through the Indiana State Bar Association.

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i am a victim of identity theft and need my name cleared
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Natalie. Can you please share whether you have already reported the identity theft to the authorities or taken any steps to address it? This will help me provide you with more accurate information.
i cant open a bank account or cash a check
I'm sorry to hear that, Natalie. Here are some steps you can take to address identity theft in Indiana:
- Report the identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at IdentityTheft.gov.
- File a police report with your local law enforcement.
- Notify your bank and other financial institutions.
- Place a fraud alert on your credit reports with major credit bureaus.
Have you taken any of these steps yet?
yes and they are useless they wont help me
I'm sorry to hear that, Natalie. Here are a few additional steps you can take in Indiana:
- Consider contacting the Indiana Attorney General's Office:
~ Name: Indiana Attorney General's Office

Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.in.gov/attorneygeneral

- Reach out to the Identity Theft Resource Center for further assistance at idtheftcenter.org.

Have you tried contacting the Indiana Attorney General's Office for further support?
attorney general is useless ansd no help
I'm sorry to hear that, Natalie. You might consider contacting the Indiana Legal Services for assistance:

Indiana Legal Services


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.indianalegalservices.org

Have you reached out to them or any other legal aid organizations?
no i have not
Natalie, I recommend you contact Indiana Legal Services for free legal assistance:

Indiana Legal Services


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.indianalegalservices.org

They can provide you with specific advice and help you navigate the legal steps needed to clear your name.
i tried legal services and i have to wait in line
I'm sorry to hear that, Natalie. While you wait, consider taking the following steps:
- Contact the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) to place a credit freeze.
- Request a copy of your credit report and review it for any fraudulent activity.
- Dispute any fraudulent accounts with the credit bureaus.
Have you placed a credit freeze and reviewed your credit reports?
already did all this
I'm sorry to hear that, Natalie. Since you've exhausted many options, you might consider consulting with a private attorney who specializes in identity theft. They can provide more direct assistance and potentially expedite the process. You can find a list of qualified attorneys through the Indiana State Bar Association:

Indiana State Bar Association
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.inbar.org

i need a lawyer
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Natalie. You can find a private attorney through the Indiana State Bar Association:

Indiana State Bar Association



Phone: (*) *-*

Website: www.inbar.org

They can help you find a lawyer who specializes in identity theft.
ok great
Natalie, I'm glad you found the information helpful. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to ask.