Identity Theft Investigators?

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know of any good info related to this?

Some idiot in Miami keeps applying for credit cards in my name and screwing with my current accounts.  He won't stop.  The Miami police won't let me file a police report unless I come in person, I live 1800 miles away.  I have this persons address, though it's probably a fake drop spot address, I good investigator could go there watch and catch this fool.

I've done all the necessary typical things recommended for this.  But how many of these idiots are actually caught?  What else can we do other than just sit idly by?  I want this idiot caught and thrown in jail.

[StartingOver10]

I looked up the process with the FTC and they said to file with your local police department (pg 13) or the police department where the theft occurred. See link below.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0009-taking-charge.pdf

Have you tried your local police department? Are they the one's that told you to file in Miami? 

[RobertEG]

The police agencies are likely looking at the issue only from the perspective of their role and standard procedures.

The one party they will listen too are the prosecutors for whom they do the investigations, and who ultimately make the calls.

I would suggest contacting the prosecutors in that jurisdiction, such as the district attorney or AG.

Their offices will view the issues from a broader, legal perspecitive, including your need for the police report in order to enforce your rights under FCRA 605B, and may make a call to the police dept advising them to take a report via mail provided it is notarized.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the tips guys.  I called miami PD because that's where the address is that the person is leaving to have cards sent to.  It seemed pointless to call local PD when It's happening 1800 miles away.

Contacting prosecutors in that jurisdiction is a fantastic idea RobertEG

[Chilli]

In addition to contacting the authorities, have you placed a fraud alerts and freezes on your reports AND call all of your creditors to place a code word on all of your accts...to prevent anyone from using your accts in anyway, they would need your code word.

[Chilli]

I just opened the document after I posted my response...it covered the info about fraud alerts and more.

I am in the same process as OP.

[elim]

miami uhhhhg.   i went to the doctor while living there and now need a pin to file taxes.  file your tax returns asap or this guy probably will for you.  

i think feezing is step 1 and if you haven't i would do it today.

[Chilli]

How do you get a pin # with the IRS?

[Anonymous]

Yes, I had the fraud alerts put on last month and as of a few days ago all accounts have code words now.

Thank god for credit monitoring and extra security parameters the banks use. 

These people are morons and have no idea I'm notified of every move they make.

[Anonymous]

nvm