| IDENTITY THEFT
Someone Used Your Name. Petroff Amshen Uses the Law
Identity theft is a federal crime. Fraudulent loans, auto loan fraud, accounts opnened in a name that should not be doing business without its owner. Petroff Amshen represents victims of identity theft in New York.
Identity Theft Is a Crime With Legal Consequences for Whoever Commited It
When a name is used without permission, the damage can run deep: unathorized debts, fraudulent loans, and accounts opened by someone with no right to them.
Uder ferderal law, idntity yheft is a crime, and the victim has legal options. Petroff Amshen represents victims of identity theft in New York, form the first filing through federal court.
The work goes beyond the immediate fraud. Petroff Amshen names the violation, builds the file, and litigates the case in state and federal courts.
7,811 cases in loan or lease identity theft were reported in New York State, the third most common type of identity theft in the state.
Source: FTC Consumer Sentinel Network, 2024 Data Book.
IDENTITY THEFT CASES, REPRESENTED FORM FIRST FILING TO FEDERAL COURT
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Legal Representation in Identity Theft Cases
Petroff Amshen represents victims of identity theft in New York. Fraudulent loans, unauthorized accounts, auto loan fraud, credit card fraud. The firm names the violation under federal law and navigates the case in state and federal courts.
Litigation Experience
Petroff Amshen concentrates in consumer rights litigation and has represented identity theft victims across New York, in court, at every stage of the case.
Challenging Fraudulent Accounts
Accounts and tradelines opened through idemtity theft can be challenged under federal law. Petroff Amshen raises these claims as part of the case.
Case-by-Case Representation
Every identity theft matter is different. Petroff Amshen reviews the specific facts, builds the file, and pursues the legal options the law allows for that case.
Litigation Experience
Petroff Amshen concentrates in consumer rights litigation and has represented identity theft victims across New York, in court, at every stage of the case.
Challenging Fraudulent Accounts
Accounts and tradelines opened through idemtity theft can be challenged under federal law. Petroff Amshen raises these claims as part of the case.
Case-by-Case Representation
Every identity theft matter is different. Petroff Amshen reviews the specific facts, builds the file, and pursues the legal options the law allows for that case.
Years of combined experience
Clients Represented
State and Federal Courts
What Our Clients
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Eddie Brown
3 Weeks Ago
Petroff Amshen has helped us to keep our home and worked a great deal with the mortgage. They were very caring and explained everything as we went through the process.
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Eli Miller
3 Weeks Ago
I don't wish that anyone should have to go through any hardships, but if you find yourself in a situation that requires the assistance of real estate attorneys, I could not recommend a better group of guys than Petroff Amshen LLP.
They fight hard to win!
Joseph Petruzzo
3 MonthsAgo
What an effective firm with a minimum of fuss. When the mortgage company tries to bully you around, you need these guys on your side.
Alex Arc
5 Months Ago
Petroff Law firm is a top-tier firm. They have been there for us for many many years, providing clarity, fighting to get what is best for us, and most importantly, being transparent. Over the years, they have proven themselves to be the best. If you are looking for someone who does NOT come with a surprise, then you came to the right place.
Joseph Petruzzo
3 MonthsAgo
What an effective firm with a minimum of fuss. When the mortgage company tries to bully you around, you need these guys on your side.
Eddie Brown
3 Weeks Ago
Petroff Amshen has helped us to keep our home and worked a great deal with the mortgage. They were very caring and explained everything as we went through the process.
Eli Miller
3 Weeks Ago
I don't wish that anyone should have to go through any hardships, but if you find yourself in a situation that requires the assistance of real estate attorneys, I could not recommend a better group of guys than Petroff Amshen LLP.
They fight hard to win!
Alex Arc
5 Months Ago
Petroff Law firm is a top-tier firm. They have been there for us for many many years, providing clarity, fighting to get what is best for us, and most importantly, being transparent. Over the years, they have proven themselves to be the best. If you are looking for someone who does NOT come with a surprise, then you came to the right place.
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