Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Georgia

Can my father sue me or press chargers for me using his name for a cable and cell phone service? (him and my mother are seperated but are still married, shes the one who gave me the info). I said I would pay but he said it still will be on his credit.


Asked on 4/29/14, 8:31 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Sure - it is called fraud.

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Answered on 4/29/14, 8:33 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Sure, you committed a crime. You csan go to prison, and yes he can sue you. You woluld be very well advised to do two things in the next couple hours - pay the bill in full and get a lawyer.

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Answered on 4/29/14, 10:16 am

I agree. You have committed the crime of financial identity fraud and your father could press charges if he so desired. I suggest that you contact the providers and have the cable and cell put in your name. Otherwise, pay off the bills and close the accounts as they will be reported on your father's credit report if these accounts are not paid.

Why did you do this? It was a really stupid thing to do. Did you and your mother think you were somehow getting back at your father because they are separated? And what was your mother thinking? Since she gave you the information that makes her an accessory.

Really, you better make nice with daddy, pay the bill in full and hope like hell he chooses not to prosecute. If you do not pay the bill in full, the cable/cell phone companies are either going to hold your father liable or ruin his credit or possibly prosecute you themselves.

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Answered on 4/29/14, 9:24 pm


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