Identity Theft & Dumpster Diving
Feb 17, 2006 17:44:37 GMT -8
Post by MaDaM MoIw on Feb 17, 2006 17:44:37 GMT -8
It's happened to me and just want to share it with you and give a few hints to avoid it from happening to you or someone you love.
Some time ago, someone stole some mail from me and the next thing I know, there are credit cards being used with my name on it and some outrageous charges. I finally cleared it up but, I've learned to avoid this kind of garbage as much as I can.
Get a shredder, like a cross-cut or confetti style and shred papers that have account numbers, names, addresses or bank statements on them. Don't give a person a reason to go dumpster diving and get your information.
For those who have post office boxes, I assume you really don't have to worry about your mail growing legs and sprinting down the street. For others, all I can say is keep a close eye on your mail.
Don't volunteer your information out to others.
At a store or ATM machine, watch for people standing either behind you or next to you in line for those camera phones. It's easy to snap shot a picture of account numbers and such.
That's all I can think of right now. If anyone can think of other ideals, please post them.
Thank you.
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Some time ago, someone stole some mail from me and the next thing I know, there are credit cards being used with my name on it and some outrageous charges. I finally cleared it up but, I've learned to avoid this kind of garbage as much as I can.
Get a shredder, like a cross-cut or confetti style and shred papers that have account numbers, names, addresses or bank statements on them. Don't give a person a reason to go dumpster diving and get your information.
For those who have post office boxes, I assume you really don't have to worry about your mail growing legs and sprinting down the street. For others, all I can say is keep a close eye on your mail.
Don't volunteer your information out to others.
At a store or ATM machine, watch for people standing either behind you or next to you in line for those camera phones. It's easy to snap shot a picture of account numbers and such.
That's all I can think of right now. If anyone can think of other ideals, please post them.
Thank you.
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No identity theft for me. And if you're worried, get a Visa! "If your credit card is lost or stolen you're not liable for fraudulent charges." 
No identity theft for me. And if you're worried, get a Visa! "If your credit card is lost or stolen you're not liable for fraudulent charges." 
Seem to do that with anything with a motor. 
I just want to be cautious is all. Like all those credit card applications that come in the mail. Have a few cards and the next thing ya know, everyone with a company sends 'em. 
Like, save a tree. Although, you can always use the shredded paper for packaging materials. 
Seriously though you can't even pull up at the front of our house, etc. without them peeking through their windows or something. It's ridiculous!!
