I have been impersonated-Input please

[Cubby]

:angryfire I received a call the other day from a collection agency regarding an employee (LPN). To make a long story short-The collection agency had called this LPN the previous day and the LPN had them talk to "CUBBY" RN Shift supervisor. I did not talk with this person.but they did talk with someone who identified themselves as "CUBBY." There are faxes with my name on them, in regards to this situation and I found out from the collection agency that they do have a tape of this conversation.

I realize in the grand scheme of things this is not a big deal. I have worked damn hard to get and to keep my license. I do not take lightly to anyone using my name for anything that I am not aware of. I make enough boo-boos on my own-I do not need anyone elses help

My question to all of you is-would you persue this with an Attorney?

Or am I being petty? I do not like this LPN and I am wondering if my opinion of this person is clouding my judgement.

Thanks for your time

[Town & Country]

I can't believe anybody would do that. I just wonder what else she is capable of forging your name on?

Yes I would pursue it, and hopefully in a way in which you can find out WHAT ELSE (if anything) she has forged your name on!

[Jo Dirt]

Oh boy would I be fighting mad.

[Katnip, RN]

Yes, I'd pursue it, and yes it IS a big deal.

If they're using your name with this collection agency, where else are they using you?

[kay]

Wow....that is not acceptable in any profession or walk of life.

Like Sunstreak said - 'tis scary to think what else she may have forged in your name (or someone else's name) in the past or may do in the future if nothing is done about it now.....

Whether or not you pursue this with an attorney, I would suggest you first pursue it with your employer, who I am sure will not take this lightly.

[purplemania, BSN, RN]

I would get an attorney STAT and also contact your supervisor. This person bears watching. You discovered one incident, but what other incidents has she perpetrated? Sounds like she is capable of ID theft, etc. Be proactive on this one, as you might save yourself and others a lot of misery. BTW, in Texas this would be grounds for peer review and possible license revocation.

[Maggie in NC]

:angryfire I received a call the other day from a collection agency regarding an employee (LPN). To make a long story short-The collection agency had called this LPN the previous day and the LPN had them talk to "CUBBY" RN Shift supervisor. I did not talk with this person.but they did talk with someone who identified themselves as "CUBBY." There are faxes with my name on them, in regards to this situation and I found out from the collection agency that they do have a tape of this conversation.

I realize in the grand scheme of things this is not a big deal. I have worked damn hard to get and to keep my license. I do not take lightly to anyone using my name for anything that I am not aware of. I make enough boo-boos on my own-I do not need anyone elses help

My question to all of you is-would you persue this with an Attorney?

Or am I being petty? I do not like this LPN and I am wondering if my opinion of this person is clouding my judgement.

Thanks for your time

This is a HUGE deal! It reflects on her crediability and her integrity. Turn this over to your Human Resource Dept. request termination with cause after getting a copy of the tape and copies of the faxes (HR should do that for you). I'd also request HR contact the BON. I doubt the BON would support perpetrating a fraudulent act. What if she was ordering drugs using your name?

Your judgement of her seems right on to me! The best thing you can do is let HR handle it so she doesn't think it's personal. Good luck!

[gwenith, BSN, RN]

You pursue it but not through an attorney - you take it to the police - this is fraud, identity theft, misrepresentation all of which are illegal. Save your money - take it to the police and let them sort it out - harsh I know but actions have consequences and if they have done it to you they may have done it to others who are unaware of it.

[RedSox33RN]

You pursue it but not through an attorney - you take it to the police - this is fraud, identity theft, misrepresentation all of which are illegal. Save your money - take it to the police and let them sort it out - harsh I know but actions have consequences and if they have done it to you they may have done it to others who are unaware of it.

I agree. I had credit cards accounts opened in my name, but Thank God I discovered it before they were used. After all my research, it is downright SCARY to know someone is using your name for anything, and the police NEED to be informed right away. Please don't wait. Document everything you can remember - time, place, phone numbers, whom you spoke to, etc., inform your employer what you are doing, and take it to the police. Even if this person only impersonated you over the phone, it is STILL a crime. Is that someone you really want to continue working with?

Best of luck to you. I'll keep a good thought that everything turns out okay for you!

[avahsmiles]

omg! i don't blame you for being livid! the individual who did this is obviously in need of a psych. consult:uhoh3: & deserves to be fired! i would not take this lightly if it were me. :angryfire

[SmilingBluEyes]

Yes pursue it to the extent of the law, with police and a lawyer, as needed. This IS HUGE! I am sorry this happened to you. It's becoming more and more common, is my understanding.

[Shed13911]

You need to notify the BON immediatly because of what else she can do to your good name damaging your credibility if you do not reported when you knew she was doing. The identity theft has become rapant and this is just another example of what people will do without worring about the consequences for the person's name they are stealing. She should be fired at the very least. What a dishonest person you are working with!! :angryfire :imbar