When “Mary” became the victim of extensive identity theft, her life was turned upside down. One of the nation’s largest banks sued her for thousands of dollars in credit card debt she did not incur. The charges had been accumulated by individuals who stole her identity.
Facing the possibility of being held responsible for the fraudulent debt, Mary turned to Greater Boston Legal Services, CRU for help. A CRU advocate represented her at trial, presenting testimony and documentary evidence that established a clear timeline of the identity theft and its aftermath. The advocate also successfully countered the bank’s efforts to challenge Mary’s credibility.
As a result, the court entered judgment entirely in Mary’s favor, relieving her of liability for the fraudulent account and allowing her to move forward with greater peace of mind.