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Old 05-15-2019, 11:53 AM
 
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I'm entirely unsure where to post this. Please delete or repost elsewhere, if appropriate.

I believe a young women who works for me took my state-issued ID card. I have not accused her since I cannot be sure, but tapered off her hours and now she's really not working for me.

My question is: what mischief can be done with a state-issued photo ID? Assuming I'm right, and it was stolen, to what illegal use might it be put?
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Old 05-15-2019, 12:02 PM
 
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I think you should immediately call where you received your state issued ID and tell them you think it was stolen, and what should you do about it.


It might have a specific ID number than can be cancelled and a new number (and ID) issued.


Best to call them.
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Old 05-15-2019, 01:09 PM
 
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I think you should immediately call where you received your state issued ID and tell them you think it was stolen, and what should you do about it.

It might have a specific ID number than can be cancelled and a new number (and ID) issued.

Best to call them.
I already did that. That's really not what I asked, is it?
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Old 05-15-2019, 01:36 PM
 
Location: Redwood City, CA
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I'm entirely unsure where to post this. Please delete or repost elsewhere, if appropriate.

I believe a young women who works for me took my state-issued ID card. I have not accused her since I cannot be sure, but tapered off her hours and now she's really not working for me.

My question is: what mischief can be done with a state-issued photo ID? Assuming I'm right, and it was stolen, to what illegal use might it be put?

Identity theft.


Passing fake checks and presenting your ID.
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Old 05-15-2019, 02:31 PM
 
Location: Traveling
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Identity theft.


Passing fake checks and presenting your ID.
That's the only thing I can think of too. Unless you can use an id to obtain a credit card. I don't know. The other thing would be for immigration purposes I think. Again, unsure.

I'll bet your state that issued the id would have the EXACT information on how it could be used.
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Old 05-15-2019, 05:09 PM
 
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identity theft: getting loans in your name, starting utilities in your name, getting medical care in your name, committing crimes under your identity. Basically the more information that they can get on you, the more they can do everything you can do.
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Old 05-15-2019, 05:11 PM
 
Location: SoCal
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You may need to report to police and freeze your credits.
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Old 05-15-2019, 05:46 PM
 
Location: Surfside Beach, SC
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I'm entirely unsure where to post this. Please delete or repost elsewhere, if appropriate.

I believe a young women who works for me took my state-issued ID card. I have not accused her since I cannot be sure, but tapered off her hours and now she's really not working for me.

My question is: what mischief can be done with a state-issued photo ID? Assuming I'm right, and it was stolen, to what illegal use might it be put?
I think what this person could do might be different depending on whether or not your ID has your picture on it and whether or not you signed it and if she could impersonate you if she looks like you or could forge your signature. The worst possible thing would most likely be that she could impersonate you and open credit in your name, etc.

I know you didn't ask for advice about what to do about it, and just wanted to know what mischief can be done, but I am still going to suggest that you put a hold on your credit and make sure that she can't open any accounts with your name on them or anything like that.
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Old 05-15-2019, 06:26 PM
 
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I already did that. That's really not what I asked, is it?
Was the state unable to answer your questions?
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Old 05-15-2019, 06:31 PM
 
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I think what this person could do might be different depending on whether or not your ID has your picture on it and whether or not you signed it and if she could impersonate you if she looks like you or could forge your signature. The worst possible thing would most likely be that she could impersonate you and open credit in your name, etc.

I know you didn't ask for advice about what to do about it, and just wanted to know what mischief can be done, but I am still going to suggest that you put a hold on your credit and make sure that she can't open any accounts with your name on them or anything like that.
As I posted, it's a state issued photo id. So yes, it has my photo.
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