Can I sue someone who acted as me and ruined my credit?
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Can I sue someone who acted as me and ruined my credit?
I put a phone in my name for a friend 6 years ago. Then 2 years later I called up the cell phone provider and told them I no longer want to be in charge of the account and the friend would instead. The provider put the account in collections last year. The provider was supposed to take me off but the girl was acting like me 2 years after. What can I do?
Asked on January 16, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If someone essentially took your identity and damaged your credit, you can sue this person for fraud and the like and seek compensatory damages as a result. There is the potential that your action could be time barred by your state's statute of limitations.
I suggest that if you want to bring a lawsuit against the person who acted like you resulting in damages that you suffered, you should consult with a personal injury attorney to discuss the facts, merits and damages of your claim and whether a lawsuit would be worth while for you.
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