Detective Division Frequently Asked Questions

  1. My bank has sent me cancelled checks, which I did not write or authorize. What should I do?
  2. Someone has been forging my name on stolen or counterfeit checks. I know one of the checks was cashed at a merchant that had video surveillance. What will happen?
  3. When someone forged my checks, the person’s driver’s license number was recorded. Why isn’t that good enough to establish their identity?
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  1. What kind of evidence establishes the elements of the offense?
  2. What kind of evidence establishes the identity of the offender?
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  1. What is identity theft?
  2. If I become a victim of identity theft, what can I expect?
  3. Will the person who stole my identity be charged?
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  1. Am I financially responsible for the forged checks or fraudulent credit transactions?
  2. I have gotten notices from merchants demanding payment of returned checks I did not write or credit balances I did not incur. What should I do?
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  1. Someone ordered merchandise by mail/Internet using my financial information, and I have the address where it was delivered. What can be done?
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