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  1. #1
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    Default Opening a Catalogue Account in Diferent Name

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Actually, i am in the uk but, I thought Id put my question here anyway. I recently opened a couple of mail order catalouge accounts allowing me to purchase goods and pay monthly for them. I did open these accounts in names other than mine and the catalouge have realised this and wrote and expressed there concern that "an account has been opened at my address in an incorrect name.

    I am paying for the goods wich were deliverd but I am wondering if I have broken the law?

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    Default Re: Opening a Catalouge Account in Diferent Name

    Probably not. But you've likely violated their terms of service, which is usually grounds for termination of all accounts that you hold.

    You might try here for questions of UK law.

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    Default Re: Opening a Catalogue Account in Diferent Name

    This is mighty stupid. If you intended to pay for the merchandise, you could have built up a good reputation with the catalog companies and gotten your credit increased.

    Or, was that your plan, convince them your fake names were good payers and then buy something else bigger when they increase your credit and then not pay for it? Using multiple names at one address is sure to get flagged.

    No matter how you look at it, it is fraud. I doubt they will do anything until they get their money which is going to be their first concern.

    If you buy it in your own name and don't pay for it, it is a civil matter.

    However, as you purchased the stuff with fake names, if you do not pay, it is then CRIMINAL FRAUD.

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