What can I do if my stepfather agreed to help with my student loans but now he has filed a police report claiming identity fraud/theft?
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What can I do if my stepfather agreed to help with my student loans but now he has filed a police report claiming identity fraud/theft?
A few years back I loaned my mom and stepfather a large amount of money. There was a verbal agreement that as a way to pay me back my student loans would be helped with. However now, in middle of their divorce and just after graduation my stepfather has apparently filed a police report saying I committed identity theft/fraud as he was a co-signer on the student loan. I only found out about this because the loan lender contacted me. They of course want that money back and if I pay it there won’t be a civil matter. I have not been contacted by any officers or anything though.
Asked on October 5, 2011 under Criminal Law, Illinois
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You and your mother are in an unfortunate situation with the stepfather from what you have written. Given the claims that he has made against you as to identity theft/farus as a co-signer on a student loan, you need to be vigilent and protect your interests.
Perhaps you might wish to consult with a civil attorney at this stage due to recent contact to you by your student loan lender to assist in resolving the situation. From what you have written, I do not see issues about a criminal investigation commencing any time soon.
It seems that the conduct of your stepfather as to you is a fall out regarding his divorce with your mother and an attempt to not repay you the loan you made.
Good luck.
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