Identity Theft

Submitted by scott on Tue, 02/26/2008 at 1:02pm.

I just read a horrible story on the Reader's Digest website about identity theft. I couldn't imagine if I had to deal with that problem. They list a few things you can do to lessen your chances of being a victim. One is to 1. Opt out of unsolicited credit card offers by calling 888-567-8688 (supported by the consumer credit reporting industry). That took about 5 minutes and it's all automated. Good luck.

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by trentwater - 3 years ago
San Jose United States

Member Since: Jan 2007
Member Points: 1420

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/pending/credit.asp some morem information on the opt out call

by Valorie - 3 years ago
Orange County United States

Member Since: Jan 2007
Member Points: 13553

Thanks Thao, interesting. I actually like the offers as I continually move balances from one 0% to another 0% that has no transfer fee and NO costs to me whatsoever. That frees up my money in savings to earn interest and if I there is ever a need I can pay off the card. Been doing this for years. Due to the current economic situation the 0% offers have come to a dead halt and/or want to charge a 3% transfer fee AND the money market interest is decreasing daily so my game plan is changing. ha ha AND any offers I throw away are shredded.

by Franky - 3 years ago
Sherwood, OR United States

Member Since: Apr 2007
Member Points: 921

Thanks for the No. scott. Hardly a day goes by that we don't get a credit card offer. It is very irratating.

by Blueidjode - 3 years ago
St. George, UT United States

Member Since: Jan 2007
Member Points: 6990

sweeeeet.