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Identity Theft
Vanity | June 13, 2013 | Huskrrrr

Posted on 06/13/2013 2:10:20 PM PDT by Huskrrrr

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To: RetiredTexasVet
I recently bought a 1/5” x 1-3/5” shredder (Level 3 security, IIRC) for home.

When the basket is about half full, I use a rake to mix up the pieces and then put about half of the load into the trash. The remainder is mixed with new shreds until the basket is again about half filled.

I figure that if someone tries to reconstruct, they will only have half of the confetti.

The shredder was about $20. With so many identity theft possibilities, it provides better security than the 1/4" strip shredder it replaces.

21 posted on 06/13/2013 2:43:47 PM PDT by TomGuy (.)
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To: TomGuy

Oh my, wasting all that great mulching material!


22 posted on 06/13/2013 2:46:50 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Being deceived can be cured.)
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To: Huskrrrr

Freeze access to your credit with the major credit reporting agencies immediately.


23 posted on 06/13/2013 2:48:53 PM PDT by Zman (Liberals: denying reality since Day One.)
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To: MHGinTN

Apartment living has fewer options.


24 posted on 06/13/2013 2:51:43 PM PDT by TomGuy (.)
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To: Jyotishi

How to know if it’s you posting here and not the person who stole your online credentials?

I didn’t give his/my last name?


25 posted on 06/13/2013 2:55:29 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: Zman

Yes, I froze access. Thanks!


26 posted on 06/13/2013 2:56:10 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: t1b8zs

.stir it spin it till its pasty and then do paper mache stuff for a Halloween party...you will be wearing your secrets..

Wow.


27 posted on 06/13/2013 2:56:53 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: Huskrrrr
Had my I.D. hacked back in '96....The thugs had my SSI number and pretty much everything else.

Someone in the H.R. Dept..at the place where I worked....gave the gang my info, along with 150 other folks.

They got busted....but I don't give just anyone my info these days..........

28 posted on 06/13/2013 3:05:55 PM PDT by Osage Orange (Life is a bitch. If it was easy, we would call it a slut)
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To: Huskrrrr

sorry for got to mention adding gallons of water(we all got that here)


29 posted on 06/13/2013 3:06:51 PM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: Huskrrrr

0bama’s IRS actively targets everything not on the left.

Do you think 0bama’s NSA will be any less faithful?


30 posted on 06/13/2013 3:21:01 PM PDT by mreerm
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To: mreerm

“Do you think 0bama’s NSA will be any less faithful?”

No


31 posted on 06/13/2013 3:56:46 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: Osage Orange

..but I don’t give just anyone my info these days........”

My new motto.


32 posted on 06/13/2013 3:57:33 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: Huskrrrr
Had to take a "test" awhile back...for my work.

There were three people...taking the same test. They had a clip board where they wanted your name..and SSI number.

I told the lady...I'd give my last 4 SSI numbers..and that was it! She wanted to know why....She was pushy about it. I said...if you want it have H.R. get it. You don't need to know it.

A couple of fellow tester's acted like I was being an ass....I proceeded to tell them I'd had my I.D. stolen...and it happened just like this. They still looked at me like I was the dumbass....Ha!!

I've little time for people like that...........

33 posted on 06/13/2013 4:08:05 PM PDT by Osage Orange (Life is a bitch. If it was easy, we would call it a slut)
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To: Huskrrrr

I they didn’t get your credit card and bank account info, how did they order al that stuff on your behalf? Or did they pay for it themselves?


34 posted on 06/13/2013 7:12:19 PM PDT by La Lydia
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To: La Lydia

Good question. The packages did not arrive COD and I have not yet received an invoice. One of the orders showed up on my email with a balance of zero. It’s as it some kid put together the order with their parent’s account.


35 posted on 06/14/2013 5:43:22 AM PDT by Huskrrrr
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