News Summary
Jean Alessi-Chinetti, an ultrasound technician at Tufts Medical Center, has reported a year-long identity theft ordeal caused by a woman in North Carolina. The situation escalated after Alessi-Chinetti discovered numerous fraudulent activities under her name, including a duplicate driver’s license and misleading tax documents. The Raleigh Police Department is investigating while the alleged perpetrator has been arrested. Alessi-Chinetti hopes to restore her identity and highlights the importance of securing personal information.
Hyde Park Ultrasound Technician Victim of Year-Long Identity Theft by North Carolina Woman
Hyde Park, MA – Jean Alessi-Chinetti, an ultrasound technician at Tufts Medical Center for the past 17 years, has reported being a victim of identity theft spanning over a year. The incident has caused significant disruptions in her life, as she unwittingly found herself caught in a web of false identities and fraudulent activities perpetrated by a woman residing in North Carolina.
The troubling situation began to unfold in July when Alessi-Chinetti received a duplicate driver’s license, which had been requested by someone impersonating her. This duplicate was issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), which revealed that the request had been made over the phone by the identity thief. The alarming news left Alessi-Chinetti feeling violated and confused.
In January, Alessi-Chinetti attempted to renew her car registration, a routine procedure that quickly turned into a nightmare. After waiting two weeks for her registration to arrive, she was informed by the RMV that a woman had changed her address to Delaware for the purpose of contract work. This deception came to light as Alessi-Chinetti discovered that the identity thief had used her name and personal information without her consent.
The situation escalated in March when Alessi-Chinetti received an unexpected 1095-C tax form from a medical staffing agency that claimed she had worked as a travel nurse in Maryland. This revelation was astonishing, as Alessi-Chinetti has never worked as a nurse and has been employed solely in Boston. This discrepancy led her to further investigate the unauthorized use of her identity.
Shortly thereafter, Alessi-Chinetti found inconsistencies between her Social Security statement and her W-2 forms, further confirming that someone was manipulating her personal and financial information. The events took a more alarming turn when she received a collection notice demanding $10,000 in overdue rent from a property management company in Maryland.
Upon contacting the property management firm, Alessi-Chinetti was provided with the North Carolina driver’s license of the alleged identity thief, Jenine Marie Ellis. The two women share the same maiden name, which complicated the situation further. Reports indicated that Ellis had already had her professional credentials revoked, raising concerns about her background and motives.
In response to the ongoing situation, Alessi-Chinetti has been cooperating with the Raleigh Police Department as they investigate the identity theft case. Law enforcement took significant action on Friday when Jenine Marie Ellis was arrested in North Carolina. Authorities are now piecing together the details of the alleged crimes and determining the full extent of the damages caused to Alessi-Chinetti.
Alessi-Chinetti expressed hope that Ellis would face meaningful consequences for her actions, as the impact of the identity theft has affected her day-to-day life and career. The situation underscores the importance of protecting personal information and highlights the challenges victims face in correcting identity theft-related issues.
The case remains under investigation, with Boston 25 reaching out to the Raleigh police for further comment. As the story develops, Alessi-Chinetti hopes to find resolution and restore her identity after this unsettling ordeal.
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