Identity theft...

[raroZ28]

So I fell victim to identity theft. All this GD online ordering I guess. They closed my account and I haven't been able to spend any money off my credit/debit since the 13th. I was quite embarressed when I got denied for 6 bucks at the gas station with 10 people in line behind me, knowing there were a few hundies in the bank. Had him run it again, and sure enough, it was denied. Checked my account when I got to work and the money was there.

Wonder what else is messed up. I should run my credit report huh? Careful guys, I never thought this would happen to me!

[Craig 94 TA GT]

I would suggest the credit report, as well as freezing your credit, so the thief cannot open any new cards under your name.

That sucks, I wonder how much information he got?

[wolfdogs]

dem porn sites you signed up at.... john's got your # now......


LOL



seriously, thats terrible.

[Rhode Island Red]

best advice has already been posted. Freeze your credit.

The three agencies can assist you. It will cost you $10 to get a State Notary to sign the documentation needed, and I believe it will be good for 6 months or a year, you then can do it again when that time is up, but will have to shell out the $10 for the notary again. Very Well Worth the hassle. This will freeze the crook in his tracks!

Criminals are by nature - lazy, once you give them a reason to move on, they usually won't bug you again.

[raroZ28]

Ya know, my insurance rates skyrocketed this year, AAA said it was just because rates change all the time. I think that some places use credit reports to help determine rates though. Maybe this has something to do with it.

[Craig 94 TA GT]

Did you look up your credit score yet? Or freeze your credit? Have you used your free credit report for the year yet?

If you have a Washington Mutual or Providian credit card, and sign up for the free online account management, you can check your credit score online for free, anytime. That's the way I track mine...it's updated every 20th of the month.