Identity Theft the Aftermath – Lifelock cleans up
November 22, 2008 – 2:36 pmA man from Baltimore is suing three different businesses for not protecting his identity like he feels they should have. Gregory Peel is suing a mortgage company and two car dealerships for failing to confirm Mr. Peel’s identity when selling cars to a man that had stolen his identity.
Peel discovered that his identity had been stolen after he received a letter in the mail that his tags were in. Peel was beside himself and couldn’t believe that someone had stolen his identity and purchased a vehicle no less.
Lavon Caldwell and his ID theft ring were responsible for stealing at least 15 different identities including that of Gregory Peel. Caldwell pleaded guilty back in 2007 and is currently serving five years in a federal prison.
Peel is still trying to recover financial as well emotionally from the experience. Peel is now suing the three companies that failed to confirm the identity of the member of the identity theft ring that purchased the cars using peel’s identity.
The identity thief didn’t buy just one car but came back the next day a bought another one. This should of seemed odd to someone in my opinion. Peel was told by the car company that they did not want to insult someone with credit as good as his was by asking for more identification.
The car dealerships are claiming that the lawsuit doesn’t give a specific example of the dealership’s negligence.
I think that Mr. Peel could have benefited from being a member of LifeLock. If he were a member of LifeLock he wouldn’t have to worry because LifeLock would have helped prevent the identity thieves from using his information. LifeLock automatically places fraud alerts at the three major credit bureau so that they have to call you to confirm anything placed on your credit. If you would like LifeLock to help protect your identity use our LifeLock member discount promotion code, Defense.
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2 Responses to “Identity Theft the Aftermath – Lifelock cleans up”
I think that I would rather have someone steal my money then comment crimes with my identity. I can’t imagine the embarrassment of being fired for being a criminal when you’re really not. That to me would be the worst part.
By David Mcdonald on Dec 2, 2008
I think that the man has every right to sue the companies that allowed the purchases of the cars. I can’t believe they would not ask for identification before allowing some to buy a car. If I go to retail store and buy something on credit I get asked for my ID. How Much more should a car dealership do that.
By Lauren on Dec 4, 2008