License Was Stolen Now Collection Agency Wants Me To Pay

[Wayne Woodson]

About 4 years ago I lost my drivers license and really didn't think much about it. I went online and just ordered a new one and got it in the mail with no problem. About 3 years ago I started getting letters in the mail for payment of a $180 fee for reckless driving in FL. As it turns out someone went to Florida and got a ticket under my name using my license. I thought this was just spam or someone trying to scam me so I just kept throwing the letters away. Now they are threatening to take me to court and I don't want to drive down to FL just to that.

There has to be some way to prove that it wasn't me that got the ticket. They haven't entered anything on my credit report as far as I know and I hope they don't. Is there any way I can get out of paying this $180? Anyone got any experience with something like this?

[Wayne Woodson]

Just wanted to give an update. I sent the Not Me Affidavit with 10 copies of my signature and a recent photo of myself. The case has now been thrown out.

A valuable lesson here is even if you loose your wallet at home or wherever always file a police report and or cancel any credit cards you may have. Luckily I didn't have any at the time.