My father died 4 1/2 years ago and had no debt at that time. My mother survives and is very frugal. She is getting collection calls that my father owes $33,000. At 83, this confuses and upsets her because we know the claim is false. How can I tell if someone stole my father's identity? And what can I do about it?
It sounds as if someone has gone a step further in your dad's case and has stolen his identity. Read about what you should do at CreditCards.com: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/herigstad-widow-false-collection-calls-1294.php