My identity has been stolen (Someone is using my name and photograph on slightly different username)
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Hi,
Quite a while ago (3 years roughly 2020 Dec), my sister searched for my paypal, and sent money for xmas presents.
She found my name and photo, sent money, but was to a random email address (she didnt notice this at first).
She was able to get the money refunded eventually.
But my name and photo to this date is still searchable on paypal, linked to someone else.
I assume the account is worthless and scammers cannot actually use the money if it is sent, as the debit cards or bank details will not be in my name.
But I need that account closed, so more people don't accidentally send money to the wrong account.
It has happened twice in the last 3 months, where I have been sent money by friends or relatives, and they have sent the money to this fraudulent account.
Eventually they seem to be able to get the money back, but it takes weeks, and generally a distressing hassle.
I am not comfortable with my name and photo being used on a different account where it can trick people.
To date, paypal have not been able to take that account down.
As I could not access the email address it is linked to, but how could I when it is not my email address in the first place.
Any help and advice would be most welcome.
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