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I know my credit card company allows me to set a password to prevent unauthorized access from someone who might have stolen this kind of data. Is there a simil
by bsimpson 12y ago
I know my credit card company allows me to set a password to prevent unauthorized access from someone who might have stolen this kind of data. Is there a similar system in place to make it harder for an identity thief to open accounts in my name or do other things that might damage my reputation?
- syshax 12y agoYou can freeze your credit. I don't claim it to be a comprehensive solution to a complicated topic like identity theft, but it helps, and is fairly easy and inexpensive to do. http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/personal-finance-credit/credit-freeze-and-thaw-guide/nFbL/ http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/personal-financ...
- bsimpson 12y agoI love that companies that I never agreed to have a business relationship with can charge me to preempt getting fucked by their shitty security. "Fees for Identity Theft Victims: Free; Non-victims: $10" If I wait to become a victim, I can save tens of dollars!
- briandear 12y agoI am certainly not endorsing nor do I use it personally, but Lifelock does exactly this. There are a few others as well.
- caw 12y agoLifelock doesn't catch everything though. Neil Boortz, a former syndicated radio talk show host, had someone open a bank account and take Social Security distributions for several months and Lifelock didn't catch it. http://www.wsbradio.com/weblogs/nealz-nuze/2014/sep/04/my-social-security-adventure/ http://www.wsbradio.com/weblogs/nealz-nuze/2014/sep/04/my-so...