Tulsa Identity Theft Victim Proof That Anyone Is Vulnerable

Donna, a resident of Tulsa, never thought she could be a victim of identity theft. She doesn't work or shop online, own a bankcard, or even have an automobile loan in her name, but still someone has stolen her identity and is using Donna's information to apply for student loans. Now all she can do is spend time talking to people on the phone trying to prove that she isn't responsible for any debts.

"Panic at first," Donna said, "You get this feeling in your stomach, oh my God, this is happening to me."
 
Donna soon got over her fear, and became angry, when documents came in the mail reporting that two checks totaling $8,000 were being issued to her. Luckily she was able to contact the lending agents and get a stop payment on both checks.
 
The name of the woman who stole Donna's identity is known. Nima Gordon, supposedly of Norcross Georgia, applied for several student loans with Donna's Social Security number, name, date of birth and address.
 
It took weeks of telephone calls and faxes but Donna eventually convinced the lenders that she was a victim of identity theft and had no knowledge of the loan applications.
 
Donna also reported the matter to Georgian police as well as putting fraud alerts and freezes on all her accounts. It was a hassle but finally Donna can feel safer. She also recommends everyone take advantage of the free credit reports that the major credit reporting agencies are required by law to provide to you.   After all if identity theft could happen to her, it can happen to anyone.