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Dear Readers,
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tons of newsletters. My name is Trisha
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Candy
Gift Boutique,
Wahm Gifts,
and
Cookie
Gifts Bouquets.
My
purpose for this newsletter is to keep you
informed of new product arrivals, special
deals for my readers and customers, some
informative articles relating to gifts, etc,
contest announcements, and some safe work at
home opportunites.
Until next month,
Best Wishes,
Trisha
Date: Friday July 6, 2007
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Identity Theft On And Off The Net..... You
Are Your Own Worst Enemy
by Larry Wack
Some of
those guys...and ladies... were very good.
So good many times that I used to
joke that private industry was crazy not to
hire them instead of sending them to prison!
Regardless, in my nearly 30 years
with the FBI, I saw many of them leave
innocent families and businesses devastated
with financial loss and at the same time,
wreak havoc on the personal identity of
many.
What are
the suspects names?
Well, that depends on what day it is....
While
"Routines" can be boring, many don't realize
where to draw the line between the things
that matter, and the things that don't.
Failure to know the differences can
only bring problems to our daily lives.
Fact is, with regard to your own
security, "routines" need to be established
and followed relentlessly.
Case in
point? The "Routines" on
how you handle your identity. Theft of
identity on the Net is a scary ordeal for
many. But I can guarantee you that while
millions are trying to cover their butt on
the Net, they've left the barn door open on
the home front.
Having
been a recent divorce statistic, and moving
into an apartment complex, I couldn't help
notice what people throw away in the
dumpster near by. You
see, "garbage" is a great tool for the would
be scammer and grabbing people's garbage has
been taught in the "underground" for
decades. Right now, I
can go to our dumpster some evening, extract
the paperwork from the bags, and I can
assume the identity of probably everyone in
my entire apartment complex!
Here's
what I'll find and what I can do:
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I'm going
to pull your social security number from
various bank and credit card papers.
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I'm going
to get your bank account numbers from your
statements you threw away.
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I'm going
to have an opportunity to print checks on
my home computer with your account number
and cash them!
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I'm going
to figure out your pin numbers and access
your ATM.
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I'm going
to find out where your credit cards are
coming from and ask for a duplicate, using
your identity.
-
I'm going
to find out about your employment, where
you work and what you make.
-
I'm going
to find out a lot about you, get your
phone number from your garbage, and call
you up as a rep from a company and even
get you to tell me more on the phone!
-
I'm going
to probably find out all about your family
life. That will give me a chance to then
duplicate the identity of your spouse and
any other money makers in the household.
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All in all,
I'm going to assume your identity, I'll
bring along a drug addicted female friend
to assume your spouse's identity, and
within weeks time, wreak havoc on your
credit cards, bank account and personal
life in general.
The list
goes on and on and I don't have to access
the Internet once to do any of it.
Not once! I don't
have to hack anyone's computer and I don't
have to spend time figuring out credit card
coding. You've given me
everything I need.
By the
way, I do hope you're aware that a majority
of Vital Statistic Offices nationwide, CAN
NOT and DO NOT, match birth certificates
with death certificates!
Many are making the effort, but are far from
being there. With just a
few details from your trash, I can walk into
most Vital Stat Offices and obtain a
certified copy of your birth certificate,
actually whether dead or alive!
Right now
on both the Internet and mail order, you can
buy "How-To" guides with all you need to
know about stealing someone's identity.
These "guides" actually started some
30 years ago by many involved in the early
radical days on the college campus, and are
still around today, updated and better.
Accessible by anyone. A
price we pay for Freedom Of The Press.
Advice?
BE CONSISTENT with your concern for
your identity! On the
Net, and off the Net!
Set up a routine in your family on how to
handle critical paperwork, and follow it at
all times. Shred it with
a cheap device you can buy at Office Max or
keep it in a separate bag and burn it!
Now, go
find out what you're offering up in today's
trash! Someone is dying to get their hands
on it.....
Author
Information
Larry Wack
Larry Wack, spent 28 years as a Special
Agent with the FBI and retired in January,
2003. His assignments were in New York City
for 16 years, and the remaining in the
Buffalo, NY Field Offices. Mr. Wack's
investigations spanned the gambit from
terrorism related to violent crime.
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Fun
Family Vacations
By: Adriana Copaceanu
Family vacation... These two
words can bring up many images: fun, family
memories and photos, seeing unique and
historical places that you'll
remember forever, and of course, the car
trips filled with "Are we there
yet?" from the back seat before you even
leave the driveway, which make you
wonder if you should even go.
Too often, people think they have to spend a
lot of money to have a
successful family vacation, going to places
like a major theme park or
exotic locations. But, most of the time, the
most memorable vacations have
just been when the family has had fun
together.
A vacation doesn't always mean traveling
long distances, either. Every area
has its own unique features, whether it is
museums, historic landmarks or
natural wonders. Take the time to be a
tourist in your own backyard: you'll
be surprised to see what you discover.
Pretend you are new to your town, call the
chamber of commerce and see what
they would recommend to new visitors to
town. Then see what's of interest
to your family. By staying close to home,
you save gas money that can be
spent on other things, like a nice dinner or
souvenirs.
Camping is another wonderful family
vacation. Even if you're not the
"outdoorsy" type, camping can be quite
enjoyable. If you're not sure you
want to invest in all the equipment before
you find out if you enjoy
camping, see if a friend has camping gear
you can borrow. Many camp grounds
offer cabin rentals, that will allow you to
enjoy the beauty of nature, but
still have a little of the comforts of home.
Even if you can't get a week's vacation,
take a day and spend it in the
local park or a beach. Take a picnic, bring
yard games. Just get out and
play together. If it's winter, find a hill
where you can go sled riding and
get hot chocolate after to warm up. Fall? Go
apple picking. Spring? Tour a
horticulture center and enjoy the beautiful
flowers and trees.
The most important part of the family
vacation is the family, not the
destination. Go ahead: have some fun!
Article by:
Adriana Copaceanu is a busy mom of 2. If you
are Traveling with Kids, or need Tips for
Easy Suitcase Packing make sure you visit
her site.
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