Could this be a sign of identity theft?

Question

A couple months ago, while in an airport, I had to create an account to pay for wireless internet. A few weeks later I started receiving emails from Wells Fargo, and I ignored them thinking that they were advertisements due to my creating an account with them at the airport. Then I received an email from WF with someone else's name on it, and I asked to be taken off their mailing list. Then, I received another email with no name telling me that I was overdrawn on some account. At this point I called them, and they verified that I don't have an account with them, and it seemed that somehow they were sending me someone else's emails. All of my actual bank accounts were as they should be.

Today I received a letter from a life insurance company regarding a policy I have. However, I don't have any life insurance with anybody. I used to contribute when I had a different job, but I cancelled the policy when I left the job. That was 3 years ago. I tried calling the number on the letter, but the office isn't open until Monday.

I'm wondering if these two events might be connected and if it could be a sign of identity theft. If so, what do I need to do? Who would I report it to?

Answer 1

im thinking it is

seems like someone is using your name to open accounts in different places

Answer 2

Sounds pretty fishy to me, if I were you, I would look into it.  You can put a freeze on everything so no one can access any of your accounts.  That expires over time and you can cancel it out anytime you need to.  

Answer 3

When someone steals your identity they use your credit to buy things and take the merchandise and run.

Using an email account doesn't really make sense because anyone could simply open a free account on any of the hundreds of free email servers around. Why bother with you?

Since none of this stuff had anything of yours besides your email address, no Social Security number or home address or phone number, I would not be overly concerned.  I would contact the credit agencies and put a caution on your accounts.  That way they must contact you before any new accounts or changes are made to your credit.

Answer 4

Make a note of the name.  Someone else you don't know is using YOUR address and e-mail.  Who do you report it to?  The police.  Call like a non-emergency number or go to your local police station.

Answer 5

I have a feeling that it is. File a police report and just dont panic!