[IL] What can I do to stop another business from using my tax ID to make unauthorized purchases under my accounts?

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A cease and desist is just a letter telling them to stop before you sue. It's sent via certified mail. If they don't cease and desist, you could also use it to sue the company.

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I need someone to file a cease and desist.

Lexi, Chatbot

I understand that dealing with a cease and desist can be stressful. What specific issue are you facing that requires this action?

Another business is illegally ordering tires under my business accounts with vendors.

Lexi, Chatbot

Have you already attempted to resolve the matter directly with the other party involved?

Yes.

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Is there anything else the lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your cease and desist.

Yes.

Liz

Hi there! My name is Liz, and I’ve been an attorney for more than a decade. I am here to assist with your legal concerns. So I can best help, are you being billed for the other business's order?

They are paying with their own credit cards, but this can affect my tax returns because the vendors report whatever my business purchases to the state and to the IRS yearly. They have been illegally ordering tires for at least 2 years under my business accounts, which is under my federal tax ID.

Liz

I'm very sorry. Is the other business legally filed?

No.

And the other business does not have accounts with the vendors.

The other business owners are related to my late husband.

Liz

Do you have any contact information for the business?

Some of them used to work for my company years ago.

Yes. I have also filed a police report with the Chicago police.

Liz

A cease and desist is just a letter telling them to stop before you sue. It's sent via certified mail. If they don't cease and desist, you could also use it to sue the company.

Can I sue them for using my accounts for 2 years?

Liz

Has the credit harm been noticeable?

Not at this time.

Liz

Has it denied you loans?

No.

Liz

With suing, it may be lower value in that case, as there is no direct harm yet.

What kind of criminal charges can they face for this?

Liz

It can be an issue of identity theft or tax fraud.

Liz

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