Identity theft is a serious crime that often results in substantial financial loss for victims, but when the perpetrator is a family member, the deep emotional and psychological distress can exacerbate the devastation. Let’s say, for example, that your father secretly opened a credit card in your name and racked up more than $5,000 in charges over the last year. After confronting your dad about the issue, he blew it all off as if it’s no big deal. But aside from losing trust in your father, his actions ha ...