topic Re: Ex-SIL (mistaken identity?) in General Credit Topics

SIL (UPDATE: LN recommend I file dispute)

GApeachy — Fri, 24 May 2019 12:56:36 GMT

UPDATE: LN report shows wrong name and wrong addresses on my report. Thinking about filing a dispute.

I'm not sure if this means anything or not but would like some feedback. DH and I have lived at our current address for 25 yrs. and starting last week I am getting my sil's mail, everyday. (pre-approvals, magazines, etc.) My sil and I have the same name except middle name. In all these years it's never been an issue until recently..maybe because I started recently building my credit perhaps?

Re: Ex-SIL (mistaken identity?)

Anonymous — Fri, 17 May 2019 21:57:53 GMT

If you do not intend of seeking credit any time soon you can lock your credit with each of the three bureaus.

Re: Ex-SIL (mistaken identity?)

GApeachy — Fri, 17 May 2019 22:03:32 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
If you do not intend of seeking credit any time soon you can lock your credit with each of the three bureaus.

Yes, thank you! I bought all 3 bureaus plus MyFico for myself and DH recently to do just that, lock down and monitor. If anyone else knows of something else I should do for us or Ex-sil I would appreciate it.

Re: Ex-SIL (edited: mistaken identity?)

M_Smart007 — Sun, 19 May 2019 17:12:27 GMT

send the mail back with it written on the front of the mail, circle the name and address,

add the wording;

"Does not live at this address, Return to Sender"

Re: Ex-SIL (edited: mistaken identity?)

GApeachy — Sun, 19 May 2019 17:15:27 GMT

@M_Smart007 wrote:
send the mail back with it written on the front of the mail, circle the name and address,
add the wording;

"Does not live at this address, Return to Sender"

I have been doing that but it's probably too soon. I asked the mail lady what should I do, same answer. She has been hand delivering our mail since this has started up because she has seen the same person I ran off recently, after digging through our trash can, and has reported it to her Supervisor who then reported to law. I think this is the reason I'm concerned......I keep thinking about that hobo bee-yacht I chased away. Also the timing...my neice sent us a second Graduation announcement because we didn't get the first one (which would have been about the same time- we think).

Re: Ex-SIL (edited: mistaken identity?)

Anonymous — Mon, 20 May 2019 04:58:30 GMT

You have kind of simlar problem as DW. Another person has same first name, mi, last name same month and year for birthdate and same line of work as dw. They live about 15 miles away and were the bigest dead beat in the world. Skip tracers kept claiming DW was her. DW got many nasty collection calls where they claimed she was the other woman and she said no and don't call / contact me. Several tried to sue DW not believing DW. DW over nnumber of years collected over $25,000 in FDCA suits, became bff with the judge in small claims who it got to the point as soon as she walk up to the stand,he gave DW whatever she wanted, had one attorney suspended and fined because he did not believe DW, her attorney or the judge. He was sure they were the same person. It became a hobby for DW. Once we did have to fight EXP to get incorrect info removed. Usually it was fairly straight foward. Good luck I would freeze my reports

Re: Ex-SIL (edited: It IS mistaken identity) now what?

GApeachy — Thu, 23 May 2019 20:32:26 GMT

Update on first post, I think I was right. So now that I know her former addresses, along with her name is on my report what should I do?

Re: Ex-SIL (edited: It IS mistaken identity) now what?

Anonymous — Thu, 23 May 2019 21:13:52 GMT

Contact each of three agencies with a copy of the report indicating the incorrect accounts. Explain in detail her full name and birthdate and your full name and birth date. You need to send this certified mail. If they give push back file a cfpb complaint. If that still does not do the trick hire a CONSUMER ATTORNEY to file suit. Don't worry about the cost it will be on them. You should also contact each creditor indivually.

*****"The following accounts belong to my sister in law Jane C Doe dob 1/01/1900 who lives on 123 Any Street Yonkers, NY 12345 her ss number is 123-45-6789 and phone number is 555 555 5555. My name is Jane D Doe dob 01/20/1900 I live at 456 My Street Yonkers, NY 12346 my ss number is 456-48-6789 and phone number is 555-55-9870. Please correct this information promptly it is incorrectly beeing reported on my credit report" 1) Account infor 2) Account Info Sincerely Jane D Doe PS As you can see the diference is clearly in the middle name. Thank you for your assistance ****

Re: Ex-SIL (edited: mistaken identity?)

KLEXH25 — Thu, 23 May 2019 21:18:57 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
You have kind of simlar problem as DW. Another person has same first name, mi, last name same month and year for birthdate and same line of work as dw. They live about 15 miles away and were the bigest dead beat in the world. Skip tracers kept claiming DW was her. DW got many nasty collection calls where they claimed she was the other woman and she said no and don't call / contact me. Several tried to sue DW not believing DW. DW over nnumber of years collected over $25,000 in FDCA suits, became bff with the judge in small claims who it got to the point as soon as she walk up to the stand,he gave DW whatever she wanted, had one attorney suspended and fined because he did not believe DW, her attorney or the judge. He was sure they were the same person. It became a hobby for DW. Once we did have to fight EXP to get incorrect info removed. Usually it was fairly straight foward. Good luck I would freeze my reports

That sounds like a nightmare!! Starting to be a little grateful that my name is somewhat unique / not too common.

Re: Ex-SIL (edited: mistaken identity?)

Anonymous — Thu, 23 May 2019 21:42:49 GMT

@KLEXH25 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
You have kind of simlar problem as DW. Another person has same first name, mi, last name same month and year for birthdate and same line of work as dw. They live about 15 miles away and were the bigest dead beat in the world. Skip tracers kept claiming DW was her. DW got many nasty collection calls where they claimed she was the other woman and she said no and don't call / contact me. Several tried to sue DW not believing DW. DW over nnumber of years collected over $25,000 in FDCA suits, became bff with the judge in small claims who it got to the point as soon as she walk up to the stand,he gave DW whatever she wanted, had one attorney suspended and fined because he did not believe DW, her attorney or the judge. He was sure they were the same person. It became a hobby for DW. Once we did have to fight EXP to get incorrect info removed. Usually it was fairly straight foward. Good luck I would freeze my reports
That sounds like a nightmare!! Starting to be a little grateful that my name is somewhat unique / not too common.

The first time or two it bothered DW but by then she found out she could make a lot of money on their stupid mistakes. DW is now on web recon a list debt collectors can subcribe to of people who will sue collection agencies regularly. That kind of cut down on her side income.

Most firms scrub her name very quickly as if she files a suit (Federal Court) it costs them over $10,000 between her, her attorney and their attorney.

Re: Ex-SIL (edited: mistaken identity?)

DaveInAZ — Thu, 23 May 2019 22:02:49 GMT

@KLEXH25 wrote:
That sounds like a nightmare!! Starting to be a little grateful that my name is somewhat unique / not too common.

Oh, don't be too grateful. My last name is very unique, and when I google I'm the only one with David (last name) in the U.S. My sister who lives in Ohio where I grew up has terrible credit and usually a few bill collectors chasing after her and I regularly get collection calls for her here in Arizona. Most are 'legal', automated calls saying the call is for Mary (last name) and if I'm not Mary please hang up. But a few per year are not so legal, a live person saying they're calling for a past due debt owed by Mary. My standard response is "no one here by that name, you must have the wrong number" and hang up. But a real jerk called on my cell phone, which I keep the number very private, while I was work, so I answered "Does my voice sound like my name would be 'Mary'?" He countered with "we know she's your sister", I know Lexis Nexis & probably others connect us through out parents' address in the 1980s. I came back with "so why are you calling me about someone else's debt?". The jerk came back with "because if you don't want her to go to jail you need to pay it". What I said to him before hanging up is not suitable for a family friendly forum. That guy I'd love to take to court, but it was just a phone call, no proof of anything.

@GApeachy- Magazines are an easy error. I let a friend stay with me for a few months back around 2008 until he found a place of his own, and he must have used my mailing address. Over the years I'd get the odd piece of mail for him, but for some reason this past holiday season I got besieged with several pieces of mail for him per week, all non-profits looking for a donations - wildlife/conservation groups, save the children, save the planet, etc. They must share mailing lists and aren't too good at keeping them updated. Well, I got a couple nice calendars from them, and even a t-shirt.

Re: Ex-SIL (edited: It IS mistaken identity) now what?

GApeachy — Fri, 24 May 2019 01:12:43 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Contact each of three agencies with a copy of the report indicating the incorrect accounts. Explain in detail her full name and birthdate and your full name and birth date. You need to send this certified mail. If they give push back file a cfpb complaint. If that still does not do the trick hire a CONSUMER ATTORNEY to file suit. Don't worry about the cost it will be on them. You should also contact each creditor indivually.
*****"The following accounts belong to my sister in law Jane C Doe dob 1/01/1900 who lives on 123 Any Street Yonkers, NY 12345 her ss number is 123-45-6789 and phone number is 555 555 5555. My name is Jane D Doe dob 01/20/1900 I live at 456 My Street Yonkers, NY 12346 my ss number is 456-48-6789 and phone number is 555-55-9870. Please correct this information promptly it is incorrectly beeing reported on my credit report" 1) Account infor 2) Account Info Sincerely Jane D Doe PS As you can see the diference is clearly in the middle name. Thank you for your assistance ****

Thank you, I will.

Re: Ex-SIL (edited: mistaken identity?)

GApeachy — Thu, 23 May 2019 22:53:52 GMT

@DaveInAZ wrote:

Magazines are an easy error.

I could see that happening but we have never lived together.