Can I claim damages for identity theft?
<p>Someone opened a mortgage in my name, fraudulently. Can I stand to benefit from this?</p>

<p>There is no upside to having someone "open a mortgage" in your name.  </p>

<p>Unless it's your rich uncle who is also paying the mortgage.</p>

<p>The uncle scenario proves the point that any apparent benefit likely amounts to fraud upon any closer inspection. </p>

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