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Comment on Identity Thief Thursday: Yee-Haw. Cowboy Boots Lead to Identity Theft Arrest by The Best Of Identity Thoughts: May 2008 | Identity Thoughts

The Best Of Identity Thoughts: May 2008 | Identity Thoughts — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:44:05 +0000

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Comment on Identity Thief Thursday: Prepared Crook Steals Identity Twice by Big Al

Big Al — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:49:06 +0000

This is one ugly lookin’ lady, or man? (I really can’t tell)

Comment on Identity Thief Thursday: Prepared Crook Steals Identity Twice by Berta Guitierrez

Berta Guitierrez — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:45:54 +0000

I am glad that this big fat ugly monster was caught. What the hell is this thing, a transvestite or a man? I wish that this thing will spend the rest of her life in prison, She will go to hell when she dies, I hope that all her friends and her boyfriend get caught because I bet that they all helped her out. Mrs. Farnsworth, I feel so sorry for you.

Comment on Data Breach Sunday: Bank of New York Mellon Breach: The Governor Is On The Case by BD

BD — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:32:54 +0000

Hey Bill, thanks for the comment. I completely agree. The banks-selling-customer-information part is crazy too. I wonder where else our information is floating around?

Comment on Data Breach Sunday: Bank of New York Mellon Breach: The Governor Is On The Case by Bill Lynch

Bill Lynch — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:29:35 +0000

The BNY Mellon loss is the tip of the iceburg. Banks and other financial institutions have this happening on a daily basis and it goes unreported as often as not.

Until the laws have some real teeth this is going to continue and the consumer is the one who suffers

Comment on Identity Thief Thursday: Kenyan Tax Fraud & Identity Theft Ring Starts to Crack by Identity Thief Thursday: Kansas City Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Jail, 500K Fine | Identity Thoughts

Mon, 26 May 2008 05:52:12 +0000

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Comment on Identity Theft and Facebook by Video: Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft On Facebook | Identity Thoughts

Sun, 18 May 2008 16:38:47 +0000

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Comment on 5 Steps For Identity Theft Victims To Deal with Debt Collectors by BD

BD — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:53:44 +0000

You had your identity stolen twice!? Ouch!! If you don’t mind my asking, how did it happen?

Did it all eventually get sorted out?

Comment on House Identity Theft via Craigslist by BD

BD — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:52:14 +0000

Yeah, I haven’t had great experiences on Craigslist. Well, nothing like that (hah) but I don’t know, I just avoid that site unless I have to.

Comment on Data Breach Sunday: LendingTree Customers Get An Identity Theft Letter by BD

BD — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:51:09 +0000

Hi Daniel,

You’re totally right about mortgage companies selling info or just throwing it away when they go under. I am going to do a post on that very topic.

My first mortgage I used a broker and the experience was OK, but any time after that when I needed anything non-trivial from my bank it was a nightmare because my account was in some “broker relations” department who knows where.

My most recent home purchase, I did what you did and just walked into my local branch. Much better! Of course, I did call a broker first for rate negotiation purposes.

Good luck on finding the kit. Let us know which one you go with and why.