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Is it okay for my employer to forge my name on a Wisconsin Buyers Guide for an RV, especially after changing the content without my consent? The original guide originally described potential vehicle issues, but the employer altered it and replaced it with a version they deemed more... View More

answered on Jun 11, 2025
You have every right to be upset: forging your signature is a criminal act under Wisconsin law, and altering the Buyers Guide to hide known defects can violate the state’s motor‐vehicle sales statutes.
You can report the forgery to your HR department or ethics hotline and insist your... View More
I am being investigated by IVP for FoodShare fraud in Wisconsin. It's my first time dealing with offsets for FoodShare, and I have received a packet from IVP with a hearing date. They allege that I filled out fraudulent documents and withheld information. Given these circumstances, is it... View More

answered on May 15, 2025
I'm really sorry you're dealing with this—it’s stressful to be under investigation, especially when you’re unsure of the possible outcomes. The Wisconsin Office of Inspector General and the Income Verification Project (IVP) take FoodShare fraud seriously, especially if they believe... View More
I recently filed for Chapter 128 four days ago, and I received a notice regarding the interception of my federal and state tax refunds due to an overpayment of unemployment benefits, which has been classified as fraudulent. Given my current filing under Chapter 128, can this interception still... View More
What type of lawyer would best handle my defense in a civil suit? I'm being accused of altering and destroying an original will and committing fraud involving an insurance claim that I'm not in any form listed as a beneficiary. The father of my children was listed as the sole heir. We... View More
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