Auto dealer forgery

I originally posted this in the Business Law forum, but didn't get a response. Hopefully, someone here will be able to shed some light.

In February I found out (from finance company) that the NY Lexus dealer I leased my car from forged my signature and submitted a lease that was different from the one I did sign. The difference was in the retail price (higher) of the vehicle and in the residual value (higher) of the vehicle. The difference did not - as far as I know - change my lease payments. However, I could not buy the car at the end of the lease because of the difference in the residual values.

I have a copy of the forged lease agreement from the finance company and the customer copy of the lease agreement that I did sign. I've made the finance company aware of the forgery and I've contacted the dealer - of course, the dealer has not responded to any of my messages.

As the victim, how would I go about getting justice? Do I call the police on the dealer, do I contact the Westchester Co. District Atty. or do I contact the Atty General of NY? In a civil action, would I be entitled to damages for the forgery by itself? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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