Identity theft help?

Question

Have any of you been Identity thefted?

So, I made a rent agreement document with a man, he will rent me a room+bathroom for $300. We signed paper, he gave me the original, made copy, asked for deposit and 1st month rent, I paid. Then he asked for License number, I gave it to 'em. I called today, the phone said,"NSAC01 the mobile number you have called is no longer in service." I was wondering if he cheated me, home was never his, what can he do with my Drivers license number? I paid in checks. 2 checks. He cashed them same day, he had to put fingerprint, since, it seems he did not put a SS#, or Drivers license of himself on check. I saw them online, printed copy for myself.

At least I have 2 checks with a fingerprint. The lease I signed, he touched with his bare gloves. Only he and I touched them. So it only contains 2 fingerprints belonging to 2 different people. What else can I do and what do you recommend? Our agreement stated I move in this coming weekend, so I'm planning on waiting until Saturday, then driving 4hrs to where I am supposed to rent. I just wanted to get in contact with 'em before.

Answer 1

Thats an Identity theft, it is. I hate people who did that. There is no way to track them easy,just still report it.

Answer 2

For this amount, the cops will only go through the motions of doing something

I think you are going to have chalk this up as an expensive learning experience

Can you call the location and simply ask about the property?