Legal Question in Consumer Law in Texas

Consumer Fraud
I recently went to an oil change station to get my oil
changed. The guy who looked at my car told me there was no need to get an oil
change due to the oil level in my car and there was no need for him to take my
money. So I thanked him and left.

About a week later - I was contacted by an assistant of the district manager
claiming that one of their workers documented I had work done. She explained one
of the workers at this station is trying to setup another worker to get fired by
falsifying a report. I explained to them the situation and after meeting with
the district manager it was proven that no work was done.

The concern I have is I never signed anything or gave my name or address to
anyone, but they had that information. During one of my phone conversations with
the district manager I brought this to his attention. I was told that a worker
copied my license plate and acquired my name and address without my permission.
Basically he used my personal identity to falsify work done without my
permission.

Can I take legal action?

Asked on 1/25/07, 3:43 pm

Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

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Re: Consumer Fraud

A civil action would be a waste of time and money. You may consider filing criminal charges for identity theft.

Answered on 1/25/07, 3:53 pm

James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

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Re: Consumer Fraud

Identity theft is a criminal offense if the data is used to gain benefit for the thief. Other than that, it appears you have suffered no damage.

Answered on 1/29/07, 9:51 am

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