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How To Prepare for Court If Your Identity Is Stolen

Record Your Identity Theft Case

If your identity theft case ever makes it to court, it will be more important than ever to have detailed records of the crime. This includes every person you’ve dealt with, conversation you’ve had, expense you’ve incurred and piece of evidence that exists as a result of the identity fraud. The more documentation you can offer the court in an organized and presentable manner, the better your chances of winning the case.

From the very first moment you learn about a potential fraud against you, you should begin taking notes in a bound booklet which you can later use as your official case log for court, should your case come to that. In this official case log:

In order to hold people accountable and to prove your case, follow up every in-person meeting or phone call with a written confirmation of what was said. Ask them to respond in writing if they disagree with your account of the conversation. Send the letter by certified mail and request a return receipt. Keep the return receipts in your case log.

Be Involved in the Court Hearings

This is your case and your life, so you need to make sure you don’t miss anything. Attend every court hearing and take notes. Jot down questions you have and ask them later. Don’t forget to include names of everyone involved including the judge, lawyers and defendants. Log what transpired during the hearing. Take note of who said what and what comes next.

Save All Documents Related to Your Case

It is extremely important that you save all documents and correspondence related to your case in a notebook or filing folder. You should definitely keep copies of any:

If you follow the above guidelines, you will be in an advantageous position for your court hearing(s). These guidelines are not all-inclusive. The idea is that with more proof and documentation, the more prepared you will be to defend yourself.

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