Phone Ownership Dispute Resolution

Summary

If a friend suspends your phone plan and reports the phone as stolen, document all communications and agreements. Contact the phone carrier to explain the situation and provide any proof you have. If discussions with your friend are unsuccessful, check local consumer protection laws in Indiana. Keep any text messages or emails as evidence. Consider small claims court if the issue remains unresolved.

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my friend bought me a phone 8 months ago and put me on his plan and was paying the payments now he’s mad at me and suspended my phone plan and reported the phone as stolen what can i do
Hey Crystal! Sorry to hear about the trouble with your friend. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Document your communication with your friend and any agreements regarding the phone.
- Contact the phone carrier to explain the situation and provide any proof you have.
- Consider discussing the issue with your friend to resolve it amicably.
Has your friend given you any written agreement or proof of purchase for the phone?
i’ve tried talkin to him with no luck
It sounds like a frustrating situation, Crystal. Here are a few additional steps you might consider:
- Check if there are any local consumer protection laws in Indiana that might apply.
- If you have any text messages or emails about the arrangement, keep them as evidence.
- You might consider small claims court if the issue can't be resolved.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with small claims court in Indiana?