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Michelle’s life changed in January 1999 when she discovered that her personal information had been stolen.
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The worst moment came when immigration officers stopped her at the airport because the impostor had committed drug-related crimes under her name.
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Michelle Brown was an upstanding citizen who worked hard, earned her degree, and always kept good credit.
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Her stress turned into fear when she discovered over $50,000 of debt in her name for things like liposuction, apartments, and vacations.
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Michelle testified before the U.S. Senate in July 2000 to recommend stronger protections against identity theft.
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Michelle received a phone call from her bank asking about a late payment for a Dodge pickup truck she had never bought.
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Michelle’s mental and emotional health suffered; she stopped eating, lost sleep, and even broke up with her boyfriend.
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She canceled her credit cards, reported to the police, and contacted the Department of Motor Vehicles—where she learned someone had made a duplicate of her license.
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Even though she was innocent, Michelle stopped traveling because she feared being arrested again.
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It took years for Michelle to clear her name and restore her life.
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