đź“Ť Introduction:
When identity theft goes beyond stolen credit cards and seeps into professional life, the fallout can be staggering. One of our clients, a high-level executive, faced just that—and Lexchain Legal stepped in to rebuild his digital security and pursue legal recourse.
đź“– Case Story:
John M., CFO at a mid-sized tech firm, received a notice from the IRS that his tax return had already been filed. Within days, unauthorized loans and crypto accounts were opened in his name. Personal and work-related files stored in a shared Dropbox had been accessed by an unknown device.
Lexchain immediately launched a forensic investigation. We traced the breach to a phishing email and filed legal takedown notices to remove leaked content from dark web repositories.
We also:
Initiated an identity recovery process with credit bureaus
Issued legal hold notices to financial institutions
Filed complaints with the FTC and law enforcement
Helped recover stolen assets from one unauthorized crypto wallet
Assisted in preparing breach disclosure documentation for his employer
đź“Ś Legal Insight:
Identity theft is not just a financial problem—it’s a legal emergency. We use privacy law, consumer protection, and data breach statutes to act fast and hold institutions accountable.