Identity Theft Legal Recourse

Summary

Identity theft involves unauthorized use of personal information. Report it to local law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission. If an attorney mishandles your case, file a complaint with the legal bar. For issues with financial institutions, contact the New York State Department of Financial Services. Refile cases if the statute of limitations has passed. Seek legal aid or attorney referrals from the New York State Bar Association.

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Identity theft
What specific actions have been taken using your identity, Cecil? In general, you should report identity theft to your local law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission.
Everything
I'm sorry to hear that, Cecil. Have you already reported this to your local law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission?
I was forced to seek help from an attorney. Mr Trevor Reid who willfully had my case dismissed. He was working for the other side. My brother who is also an attorney stole my social security disability check and established an custodian account with JP Morgan Chase bank and the all are pushing me around.
What state are you currently residing in, Cecil? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
New York
What actions have you taken since discovering the theft and the dismissal of your case?
A complain was filled with the legal bar against Mr Trevor Reid, and he was disbarred before my complain was brought up for some other case. I tried to show cause as to have Mr Trevor Reid removed and my case restore to the court calendar and I am being denied. They don't want me to testify in my behalf.
What is the current status of your complaint with the legal bar against Mr. Trevor Reid?

In New York, you can contact the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court for attorney complaints.
The case was dismissed because Mr Trevor Reid was no longer an attorney , he was disbarred before my complain had an hearing.
What is the current status of your identity theft case?

In New York, you can contact the New York State Attorney General's office for identity theft issues. Their hotline is *-*-*-*.
A complain was filled with the attorney general office * . One year later I was told that, that office do not handle those kind of matter. Like I said I had tired everything. All of the attorney that I contacted said to me, that it is not the type of case that they would take. This is because the amount of money involved is eight thousands one hundred and twenty nine dollars, and I had already paid Mr Trevor y twenty five hundred dollars, and they needed four thousand dollars. So I was advised to represent my self in court. I can not get my case to be restored to the court calendar.
What specific steps have you taken to restore your case to the court calendar?

In New York, you can file a motion to restore a case to the calendar. Contact the court clerk for assistance.
Around * I was in Bronx civil court. I was trying to show motion to have Mr Trevor Reid be removed from the case and to restore case to the court calendar and I was refused. the judge in the matter is bias. This judge is trying to take my complain and change same in order to protect my brother and JP Morgan Chase bank. This judge also made up her own facts. The fact in this matter was ignored
What evidence do you have to support your claim of bias against the judge?
I have All of the the paper work for the court. It is a piece of cake. I am speaking with the truth and I am ready to back it up. There are many more that I could mention. I am not the kind of person when contacted would plea the fifth,l
What steps have you taken to report the alleged bias of the judge in your case?
That was in my complain to attorney general office.
What was the response from the attorney general's office regarding your complaint about the judge's alleged bias?
Again the said that the do not handle that type of case
What is the current status of your identity theft case with the local law enforcement?
A complain was filled with the local law enforcement from the beginning, I have a complain number.
What actions has the local law enforcement taken regarding your identity theft complaint since you filed it?
The law enforcement could not do anything. This is because when I was filing my complain the wanted to know how the money was deposited in the custodian account and who. JP Morgan Chase bank refused to cooperate, the kicked me out of the bank. After I filed a complain against the bank with the controller of the currency. JP Morgan Chase bank responded with false document, saying that I had authorized the account
What actions have you taken since JP Morgan Chase bank allegedly provided false documents?
Mr Trevor Reid was called and he cause all the problems after
What specific actions did Mr. Trevor Reid take that caused problems in your case?
The last time we were in court, Mr Trevor Reid told me that he was writing a letter to the legal bar and he was going to get back to me. I kept calling him and his secretary was pushing me around, then later he sent me a letter saying that my case was dismissed because I was not in court to testify.l tried to reach him I could not. That was when I filed the complaint against him with the legal bar
What actions have you taken since your case was dismissed due to your absence in court?
Again, after the legal bar dismissed my complain against Mr Trevor Reid. I was advised to return to court and show cause to remove Mr Trevor Reid and restore case to the court calendar, and I am being denied. I mentioned that before.
What was the reason given for denying your request to restore the case to the court calendar?
The judge is being bias. She is ignoring the fact in this matter, and she also made up her own facts . I have proof. Test me.
What specific proof do you have that the judge is being biased and ignoring the facts in your case?
My complain and supporting documents. I have All of the court documents. My brother and JP Morgan has false document, and the court is standing with them and have their own facts that never happened.
What steps have you taken to challenge the alleged false documents presented by JP Morgan and your brother?

In New York, you can file a motion to strike or dismiss false evidence.
I am getting frustrated with you now. I told you that I am seeking legal assistance. The judge threw out my case .
What steps have you taken since the judge dismissed your case?
I called the district attorney for the Bronx. I was told that I will have to get an attorney in order to have a new filing if I need to have my money, because the statue of limitations has passed due to the fact that this on going problem.
What is the nature of the new filing you were advised to make by the district attorney?
Sir/ madam the charge is identity theft
What steps have you taken since the district attorney advised you to get an attorney for a new filing regarding identity theft?
Looks like you are waisting my time. Am I on some chat line. I taught that I was talking to an attorney. Sir/ madam if I had an attorney I would not be here talking to you, and keep repeating myself
I'm sorry for your frustration, Cecil. Have you considered contacting a legal aid organization in New York for assistance with your case?
Yes
What was the response from the legal aid organization when you contacted them?

In New York, you can also contact the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) at *-*-* for free legal help.
All the attorney that I contacted, they don't handle identity theft .
Legal aid told me several times and years ago, the do not handle that type of case
What steps have you taken since Legal Aid informed you that they do not handle identity theft cases?
Who are you
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You are not helping
I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling frustrated. Have you tried contacting the New York State Bar Association for a referral to an attorney who specializes in identity theft cases?
For the last time, I did all of that and more. This matter going on since * I tried everything, I am taking to you about legal assistance and you keep repeating yourself.
I understand your frustration, Cecil. Have you considered filing a complaint with the New York State Department of Financial Services regarding JP Morgan Chase bank's alleged misconduct?
No
In New York, you can file a complaint with the New York State Department of Financial Services. Their Consumer Assistance Unit can be reached at *-*-*-*.
I don't know, I think that this matter is for the court. I trying to get my case restore to the court calendar
What court are you trying to get your case restored to? In New York, you can file a motion to restore a case to the calendar. Contact the court clerk for assistance.
Again the district attorney says that I have to get an attorney. I already told you that the case is in Bronx civil court
What is the reason given by the district attorney for needing an attorney?

Bronx Civil Court contact details:
- Address: * Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY *
- Phone: (*) *-*
This is stressful. I told you that the case has to be refile, due to the fact that the statue of limitations has already passed.
What type of case are you trying to refile? In New York, the statute of limitations for identity theft is generally 5 years, but it can vary depending on the specific circumstances.
Fuck you
I'm sorry to hear that you're upset, and I apologize if I made you feel this way. My intention was to help you navigate your legal issue.