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Zarcon
Zarcon•16th of September 2009
 
ROFLMFAOPIP....(PIP = pissing in pants..haha)

I read this and really cannot believe some of these responses. Out of all the quotes on "Identity Theft" in this blog, someone thinks that just by having their name, they're doomed. It takes more than just your name to steal your identity. If I am not mistaken, it takes at least Name, address, AND phone number. Take a brief look at the most common ways identity theft is done:

1. Going through your trash. They look through trash looking see more for bills or other paper with your personal information on it. You should shred all your important documents.
2. Phishing. ID thieves will send you offers via email or on the Web, and get your to fill out forms to reveal your personal information. They will often pose as banks and financial institutions.
3. Skimming. Thieves obtain your numbers by using a special storage device when processing your card.
4. Changing Your Address. They might pose as you and send your documents to another location by completing a change of address form.
5. Pretexting. They use false pretenses to obtain your personal information from financial institutions, telephone companies, and other sources.
6. Physical theft. Like common thieves, ID thieves steal wallets and purses; mail, including bank and credit card statements; pre-approved credit offers; and new checks or tax information. They steal personnel records, or bribe employees who have access.

I hope this calms a few people regarding identity theft, cause I do not see anything about just giving a name.

Sincerely,
Chris Lillard (verified)
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LightWolf
LightWolf•16th of September 2009•to Zarcon
 
Well it is not just the identity theft it is also about our safety, but then if you have never been stalked I would not expect you to understand us that have and why we protest so much. Why not let your mom or sister come on here and place their real names on here. You men may feel safe online, but for us women we don't. Sorry we are not as big and bad as you men.
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Zarcon
Zarcon•16th of September 2009•to Zarcon
 
LW, you are correct when you say that I have never been stalked, at least not yet :). I understand your opinion regarding that maybe women are not as "big and bad" as men, but I was just pointing out that your name is far from being the only information that someone needs to steal identities.

To answer your question about my mom and sister, well, to be honest, GOD only knows what information they may have floating out here in cyberworld. Haha (my mom is about the most gullible person see more around).

As for stalking, Im sorry if you have encountered such a event. This would be something that would make any man or women feel unsafe.

I am not meaning to cause a argument by no means, I am just pointing out that if someone really wants to know a person's information bad enough, there are much easier ways to find it out then on some forum. Just check the Public Records.
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mistertunechat
mistertunechat•16th of September 2009•to Zarcon
 
My point being is that by lets say Light Wolf posting her name, and if I Was her stalker. It would be as simple as my doing search on her profile, finding out her location. (city, state,) Then going to one of numerous sites and it LISTS their address, previous adress, phone numbers, i can do a full background check alot with JUST a name for maybe 15 dollars and a paypal account. That may seem like alot of work to you or to others, but those sites are their for a reason. And the sad truth is they see more can be manipulated to do more harm then good more times then not.
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