How to get back at your Ex

I am in no way condoning this, BUT . . .

I have a customer where after the divorce her Ex returned her bills with DECEASED marked across it and told any creditors that called she was dead.

Contrary to credit rules and regulations that got her declared dead by all 3 credit bureaus and most of her credit. It's been a lengthy process to get her declared alive again, but we are well on our way to resuscitating her and her credit.

She said her first conversation with the credit bureau went something like this "Hi, my name is XXXXX and my SS # is XXX-XX-XXXX. You seem to have me reported as being dead."

The credit bureau said "Do you have any proof that you are alive?"

She said, "Well I'm talking to you!"

The credit bureau went on to say they meant more along the lines of some ID so they could prove she was really XXXX and not a scammer trying to open credit in her name." So they really weren't being as stupid as it sounded.

In a very sensitive and teasing way when I think I can get away with it, I've occasionally been calling her my Zombie and her new husband has been saying that now he can buy that ZAV he's been wanting. She doesn't find it quite as amusing as we do.

So I don't know if this post is a warning or a handbook on getting back at your Ex, I just think this is kinda funny, but then again, it's not happening to me.

If this happens to you the Credit bureaus say you have to get the original creditor who reported you as dead to rereport you as alive and send a bureau a letter admitting their mistake.

It doesn't matter that the bureaus themselves erred, they won't take any blame.

I am blessed that my one and only ex did not do anything like that. Not that she wouldn't if she thought about it. Now, my biggest concern is when wife #1 and wife #2 sit on a couch and giggle. THAT scares me.

cwh wrote: I am blessed that my one and only ex did not do anything like that. Not that she wouldn't if she thought about it. Now, my biggest concern is when wife #1 and wife #2 sit on a couch and giggle. THAT scares me.

You let them in the same room? You sir, are braver than me.

Yep, just as you expected they are comparing penis sizes and your other failings.

The conversation always begins with "Does he still do . . . ?" And that's when they laugh.

At family get togethers I have no choice. Actually, I get along with her rather well, now. Her husband is a flaming jerk, though. Even my kids agree.

Most credit card companies won't take your word. They want to see a death certificate and even then some will try to collect. I know.

iceracer wrote: Most credit card companies won't take your word. They want to see a death certificate and even then some will try to collect. I know.

yep, me too.

The EVIL ex wife of a buddy of mine called in to report all of his CC's/Debit Cards as lost/stolen. She had enough knowledge SS, mother's maiden, etc. to pull it off. Now normally this would just be PITA laugh about and call her a bitch kind of thing.

But, she did it on the first day of his Honeymoon with the new wife when he was out of the country.

He had to have his parents wire him money because even once he talked to all of the banks and explained the evil that is named Debbie, it was going to be the following week before they could get him replacements.

Dang, I just pinched off the fuel line (84 carbed Mustang) and removed the inside window and door handles. She got about 5 blocks and the car dies and she could not get out. I drove by and gave her the "roll down your window" sign. Acted upset when she would not roll it down and drove away. I did go back and get her 10 minutes later, but she still called me names and hit me fort about 5 minutes...she thinks its funny now!

Bruce

iceracer wrote: Most credit card companies won't take your word. They want to see a death certificate and even then some will try to collect. I know.

That's been exactly my experience too. It took me almost a year to get some of the credit card companies to cancel things out when I was the executor of an estate.

That's why this is so incredible.

I think the best way to get back at an Ex is to be a happy, successful, well adjusted person.

I can barely afford a wife, an ex-wife is totally out of the budget!

Salanis wrote: I think the best way to get back at an Ex is to be a happy, successful, well adjusted person.

You are correct.

or go after her sister/mom..

Salanis wrote: I think the best way to get back at an Ex is to be a happy, successful, well adjusted person.

If you were that, you might not have an ex..

Salanis wrote: I think the best way to get back at an Ex is to be a happy, successful, well adjusted person.

Unless she won't go away. My friend has been trying to go that route for years and she just won't let it go. Even worse, she left HIM! She's been making his life hell for years just because she can. They have joint custody of the 4 kids. She quit her job and lives off of the money he sends for child support. I've told him countless time to call one of the divorce lawyers I hear on the radio that specialize in protecting father's rights. He doesn't want to go that route cause it means a scorched earth campaign, but by this point she deserves it and the potential jail time (for various frauds). He can't protect the kids forever from finding out who their mom really is. Declaring her dead might be fun anyway since she refuses to change her name so that she can continue opening accounts using his name and SSN.

egnorant wrote: Dang, I just pinched off the fuel line (84 carbed Mustang) and removed the inside window and door handles. She got about 5 blocks and the car dies and she could not get out. I drove by and gave her the "roll down your window" sign. Acted upset when she would not roll it down and drove away. I did go back and get her 10 minutes later, but she still called me names and hit me fort about 5 minutes...she thinks its funny now! Bruce

That is hysterical!

Salanis wrote: I think the best way to get back at an Ex is to be a happy, successful, well adjusted person.

Actually, watching them get fat is the best.

Actually, watching them get fat is the best.

That's usually WHY they are EXs in the first place.

The first thing women do after a divorce is go on a diet, where if they'd have taken care of themselves in the first place they might not have had a divorce.

carguy123 wrote:

Actually, watching them get fat is the best.

That's usually WHY they are EXs in the first place. The first thing women do after a divorce is go on a diet, where if they'd have taken care of themselves in the first place they might not have had a divorce.

Statement has no held true with my ex-girlfriends, unless of course by "a diet" you mean "hork down calories at a inhuman rate."

slefain wrote: Unless she won't go away. My friend has been trying to go that route for years and she just won't let it go. Even worse, she left HIM! She's been making his life hell for years just because she can. They have joint custody of the 4 kids.

Avoid dating crazy bitches.

Do not marry a crazy bitch.

Whatever you do, never get a crazy bitch pregnant!

In reply to Salanis:

I only managed to follow one of those rules

In reply to DuctTape&Bondo:

Hopefully it was the last one.

I only ever broke rule 1, and that last occurred sophomore year of college.

carguy123 wrote:

Actually, watching them get fat is the best.

That's usually WHY they are EXs in the first place. The first thing women do after a divorce is go on a diet, where if they'd have taken care of themselves in the first place they might not have had a divorce.

I am not going to cast stones...My GRM t-shirt is size XL. (It would be interesting to know how many of the new black shirts were ordered in each size.) I - and many others here - could do a better job taking care of myself.

Also...the girl may not see the point if we spend all our time in the garage and none on her...