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Story tells how ID theft can ruin lives, not just credit
Posted on Apr 9, 2006 by Tom Fragala
XTVWorld has a story about how identity theft caused a Pentagon employee to lose his job, career and potentially his home, car and life savings. If you think ID theft is over-hyped or not a big deal, read on…
Thaddeus Jones (TJ), a seasoned Network Engineering and Information Technology Project Manager, was recently fired from his job at the Pentagon and his Top Secret Clearance stripped because someone stole his identity and was convicted of three felonies. The felonies were for drug trafficking, distribution, and possession. Apparently, the person who stole his identity was arrested and charged with these felonies in Richmond, VA in 2004 but the charges were later dismissed. The imposter had no picture identification and law enforcement authorities never attempted to trace his fingerprints to confirm who he said he was.
Now, one may say what's the big deal? Just prove that you weren't the person who they arrested and everything should be okay. That's easier said than done. There is a long drawn out legal process to follow to right the wrong that has been done. Not only is the process very extensive, it is also expensive if you want to get it done the right way. Besides, the damage has already been done and now TJ has to deal with the reciprocal effects.
Filed under: Identity Theft
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S Wright on Apr 10, 2006
I was denied entry to Canada, and almost arrested, due to an extensive criminal history, not mine. I was unaware of this until Canadian Border Agents bought it to my attention, they provided me with NO info on how to correct the problem.
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