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Fraud and identity theft are major issues affecting millions worldwide every year.

However, things get even more complicated in some cases if some of your nearest and dearestfamily membersare involved.

One anonymous internet user turned to the financially savvy CreditScore online community for help regarding an incrediblysensitive issue.

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They explained how their mother stole their elderly grandmothers identity to open up a fewcredit cardsin her name.

Identity theft is an issue that affects millions.

But how you handle things will depend a lot on your relationship with the person who hurt you.

Elderly woman in glasses looking thoughtful, representing suspecting fraud and debt issues in a garden setting.

Sometimes, an honest and open conversation can put the entire matter to rest.

However, things dont end well for everyone.

In some cases, a direct confrontation just isnt enough.

Text conversation detailing grandma’s suspicion of fraud and $20,000 debt, implicating her daughter.

So, your only options may be to get in touch with the authorities and contact a lawyer.

Investopedia notes that this can involvesomeone usingyour social security number, bank account number, and credit card information.

The fallout can be pretty big.

Text discussing identity theft and fraud concerns related to a $20,000 debt and a collection agency letter.

There are a few main categories of identity theft.

There are various ways that criminals gain access to peoples personal information.

Some might use scam emails ormessages.

Text discussing fraud involving credit cards and a grandma’s discovery of debt linked to her daughter’s address.

Others might browse social networking sites to collect your info.

The fact is that anyone can fall victim toscammersand identity theft.

However, some groups of peoplethe very young and very oldare most at risk.

Text about grandma’s fraud suspicion over $20,000 debt caused by her daughter using her social security number.

A year prior, in 2021, that number stood at over 1.4 million complaints.

CNN reports that many Americans are growing increasingly anxious aboutmounting credit card debt.

Heres the advice they gave the author

Thanks!

Text exchange about debt, revealing a daughter’s fraud against her elderly mother.

Check out the results:

Text highlighting a grandma’s low credit score despite not needing credit due to paid-off assets.

Man inserting a credit card into an ATM, suspecting fraud with debt issues.

Text discussing a grandma’s suspicion of fraud and her daughter’s involvement in a $20,000 debt issue.

Text image discussing grandma’s suspicion of fraud after discovering $20,000 debt linked to her daughter’s actions.

Text on a white background: “I guess I’m just looking for a little guidance here. What would you guys do in this situation?” Contains fraud discussion.

Woman in glasses looking stressed, surrounded by crumpled papers and a calculator, illustrating financial fraud concerns.

Woman looking concerned, deep in thought about possible fraud involving family debt.

Person holding smartphone and credit card, investigating fraud, focused on financial discrepancy and debt issues.

Reddit comment about checking credit after suspecting fraud in family.

Reddit thread discussing elder abuse with top comment suggesting reporting it, followed by a reply considering the advice.

Comment about elder fraud, stating crimes against nearly deceased people are still crimes.

Reddit comment suggesting to file a police report about suspected fraud.

Reddit comment discussing grandma’s discovery of fraud involving $20,000 debt by her daughter.

Text exchange discussing a daughter committing fraud and grandmother’s $20,000 debt discovery.

Reddit comment discussing police and ID theft report related to fraud.

Text about fraud advice regarding a grandmother suspecting identity theft by her own daughter.

Comment about identity theft and elder abuse related to nearly $20,000 debt fraud by daughter.

Reddit comment discussing financial fraud involving a family’s inheritance.

Text discussion about grandma’s debt situation and fraud suspicion involving her own daughter.

Text message accusing mother of identity fraud and advising to report it to authorities.

Reddit discussion about a grandma suspecting fraud, uncovering $20,000 debt involving her daughter.

User advises taking grandmother to police station over suspected fraud.

Text conversation about grandma uncovering nearly $20,000 fraud by her daughter, advised to file a report.

Reddit comment discussing fraud and elder abuse related to $20,000 debt.

Reddit comment advising on fraud and elder abuse report regarding family financial issues.

Comment discussing fraud suspicion involving a grandmother and her daughter’s debt.

Text discussing debt implications when a grandmother uncovers nearly $20,000 fraud by her daughter.