T-Mobile just tried to charge my checking account almost $6000 despite the fact I don't have an account with T-Mobile. WTF? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 10, 2009 - 13 answers

What should I do if someone has pulled some real identity theft type stuff on me? I'm watching bank accounts, changing passwords, checking for viruses/keyloggers, but what else can I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 15, 2009 - 3 answers

What's the best way to go about reporting a case of harassment from creditors for debts I don't owe? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 11, 2008 - 6 answers

Greetings. I am a journalist writing a story about people who use the Internet to mess with other people. I am concerned that some of my subjects (they are volatile, vindicative people who can dig up SS#s) will be angry with the story when it appears, and will try to use the Internet to mess with me. Specifically, I'm concerned that they will attempt to steal my identity and destroy my credit rating. So: What credit protection or credit watch service do you recommend? What other precautions should I take?
posted by anonymous on Jun 10, 2008 - 10 answers

I have accidentally come into possession of someone's private data. Now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 27, 2007 - 22 answers

Now what? I disputed a debt as a case of mistaken identity, but I'm still hearing from the credit agency! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 16, 2007 - 10 answers

Members of my family conspired to create a false identity for a sibling years ago--mine! How can I ensure that this ID is no longer being used? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2007 - 11 answers

I recently found out that I've been a victim of mortgage fraud. In short, someone stole my identity and took out a ~400k mortgage on a house in MA, in my name and with my credit. Has anyone out there been through this? What can I expect going forward? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 5, 2007 - 16 answers

I've fallen for a phishing attempt. Based on what they may have, what do I do now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 30, 2006 - 17 answers