First I am so sorry that you had to go through such an experience. I hate all crime. But, you know there are some you just have the gut yuck feeling. There are no scars physically but I can only imagine the scars that one cannot see.
They take your life, all the good things you have done and destroy it. Then it is up to the victim to remedy the situation. Frankly, I was the victim of a violent crime, and I know the depth one can go. You never feel whole again. At least with mine, there isn't the daily reminder that I am sure you have felt as others I am sure are going through.
Victims seem to have little rights, it is all about protecting the rights of the accused. Someone one day will finally get it ..we are victims we do not need to prove we are and treat us with respect and not make us work to prove we are the ones wronged.
Your information will be helpful not only to myself but I am sure to others who read your post. Thank you.
until victims start suing the financial institutions - and winning settlements, nothing will change.
Unfortunately, the only real solution is a partial solution and sounds too "big brother."
Everyone's SSN is out there and hard to hide - some States use it as a DL number and try to get medical attention without giving it.
If everyone's SSN was their DL number, a merchant could swipe a credit card (etc.) and have the DMV picture come up showing true ownership. This would work at point of sale, not internet purchases.
Scary...huh?