What to do if a company forged my signature?
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What to do if a company forged my signature?
Synopsis A place of business that charges a monthly fee for a membership
signed me up for said membership without my knowledge and forged my
signature to sign me up.
I went into the business and they wouldn’t even look at my email that was sent
to me saying I was signed up, and also wouldn’t hardly look me in the eye. They
said they do that all the time and acted as if it was okay.
I feel that I should be compensated for this however, I didn’t know to what
extent I should go. Is it worth fighting for? Could I get any money out of it?
Should I sue the company? Should I do something else in the legal sense?
Thank you
Asked on June 30, 2016 under Business Law, Kansas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the company for fraud for signing you up for membership without your consent and forging your signature. You can seek damages (monetary compensation) in your lawsuit for fraud.
Your civil case (lawsuit) is separate from a criminal case for fraud and forgery. You can contact the district attorney's office regarding the criminal charges.
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