Scammer opens credit card in man’s name, charges $6K. Bank says it’s not a fraud.

Being the victim of identity theft is messy.

You need to notify lenders of any fraud, change account numbers and passwords, carefully monitor your accounts and keep a close eye on your credit reports. Fortunately, you won’t typically be held responsible for any charges in your name made by the fraudster as long as you report them in a timely manner.