Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland

Scam

I feel I was scammed out of $200,000.00 by four individuals. I have promissory notes from them stating the repayment of the money. The money was obtained by falsifying credit card and bank applications. But documents were put in my name. I signed these documents not knowing that I was being set up. The mastermind of this told me this is how he conducts his business. I have lawsuits left and right from 10 credit card/bank companies for repayment of the $200,000.00. I only make $50,000.00 a year. The individuals threaten to blackmail me and take my life if I tried to sue or even tried to go to the authorities. They live in a different state. I am scared to do anything because I am a single mother and have 2 minor children.


Asked on 10/15/05, 1:01 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Strupp Robert J. Strupp,Attorney at Law, PLC

Re: Scam

More information is required to addess this. From what you have written, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Robert J. Strupp

Attorney at Law, PLC

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Answered on 10/15/05, 6:17 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Scam

You should bring these alleged crimes to the attention of the law enforcement authorities who are in a position to prosecute the individuals who are responsible.

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Answered on 10/15/05, 11:59 pm
Jonathon Moseley Jonathon A. Moseley

Re: Scam

Your question raises a lot of ideas for what

you should do, but also leaves a lot of details

unclear. I believe it would be fairly important

for you to talk to a lawyer about the overall

situation and take action to correct this. I

do not see how the lawsuits against you could

win if they have the wrong person, but I do not

understand why you would sign any applications

or papers.

I think it would be fairly important for you

to have an attorney contact law enforcement

and work out a plan to protect you and to

set up a sting to catch these people.

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Answered on 10/19/05, 10:59 pm


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