What to do if I have made multiple purchases from a credit card that I thought was mine but I just found out that it is my ex’s card?
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What to do if I have made multiple purchases from a credit card that I thought was mine but I just found out that it is my ex’s card?
It was on my Paypal. Now I have a police officer trying to contact me and I’m afraid that I’m gonna get in trouble. I can’t afford to get in trouble; I’ve got a baby on the way…
Asked on January 18, 2014 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Ideally, speak with a criminal defense attorney before doing or saying anything, and let him/her guide you.
If you don't want to, or can't afford to, retain an attorney at this juncture, explain to your ex that this was a mistake and offer to repay; if he agrees--and try to get it in writing, even if only by email or text message, if possible--then you can explain to the officer that it was a mistake, your ex has accepted that it was a mistake, and you have a plan to repay him which he's agreed to; that would likely resolve the matter.
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