Consumer Law

Identity Theft - Seven Year Old Boy Told Owes Taxes On $60,000 He Has Made

By M. Stan Herring

This would be funny if it wasn't so serious - a 7 year old boy has been told by the IRS he owes back taxes on $60,000. It turns out a despicable person has been using the boy's identity since 2001. Let's see - using advanced math skills - the boy was, what, one year old when his identity was stolen? Or was he not even one yet? Amazing!

The story is pretty short but it gives the details - we recommend you read it in the San Diego Union Tribune.

Protect yourself and your children from identity theft. If you have been the victim of identity theft contact a consumer attorney. This will help make sure you get it cleared up - or if it doesn't get cleared up you can sue the companies that refuse to honor their obligations under federal and state law.

Full post as published by Alabama Consumer Blog on February 24, 2008 (boomark / email).