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Jay Honeck wrote:
Does anyone know a real person who has suffered this fate? Yes. Over 10 years ago, I received a call from the Secret Service asking if I would be willing to help prosecute someone who had multiple credit cards in my name and that of many other people. I, of course, cooperated. As it happens, they had caught the guys before much had been purchased on the credit card numbers, and while the physical cards were still in their possession. They (the bad guys) had obtained identifying information by picking the utterly ineffective lock on postal clusterboxes at various apartment complexes in Dallas. They were caught, the agent told me, due to an unusual number of new telephone line installation requests that were made to an apartment. The complex owner got suspicious, and called the local cops. The local cops figured it was a numbers operation, and called in the Feds. The FBI handed it to Treasury after observing an unsually high volume of what appeared to be credit card statements going to the same address. Phone record analysis gave them enough along with every thing else gave them enough to get a search warrant, as I recall. (Lots of calls from credit card companies calling for verification. This was apparently necessary because they were asking for cards at an address for which there was no other sustantiating information; they claimed a new move. CC company called "employer" to verify. Each phone represented a different fake employer, for whom they (the bad guys) had a list of "employees." They gave the CC company the new address in verification, and the card was issued.) They had so much evidence that I never had to testify. They (the Secret Service) also worked directly with the credit card companies to get the whole mess cleaned up. So, yes, I know someone. Me. Ben Sego |
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Jay Honeck wrote:
I just have to wonder if this whole "identity theft" thing isn't a product of Madison Avenue, once again trying to fan the flames of our own paranoia, in an effort to sell us something? Does anyone know a real person who has suffered this fate? Yes. Over 10 years ago, I received a call from the Secret Service asking if I would be willing to help prosecute someone who had multiple credit cards in my name and that of many other people. I, of course, cooperated. As it happens, they had caught the guys before much had been purchased on the credit card numbers, and while the physical cards were still in their possession. They (the bad guys) had obtained identifying information by picking the utterly ineffective lock on postal clusterboxes at various apartment complexes in Dallas. They were caught, the agent told me, due to an unusual number of new telephone line installation requests that were made to an apartment. The complex owner got suspicious, and called the local cops. The local cops figured it was a numbers operation, and called in the Feds. The FBI handed it to Treasury after observing an unsually high volume of what appeared to be credit card statements going to the same address. Phone record analysis gave them enough along with every thing else gave them enough to get a search warrant, as I recall. (Lots of calls from credit card companies calling for verification. This was apparently necessary because they were asking for cards at an address for which there was no other sustantiating information; they claimed a new move. CC company called "employer" to verify. Each phone represented a different fake employer, for whom they (the bad guys) had a list of "employees." They gave the CC company the new address in verification, and the card was issued.) They had so much evidence that I never had to testify. They (the Secret Service) also worked directly with the credit card companies to get the whole mess cleaned up. So, yes, I know someone. Me. Ben Sego |
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In article t9uCb.328993$Dw6.1107274@attbi_s02, "Jay Honeck"
writes: You know, I hear this ALL THE TIME -- yet, I've never met a single person who has actually suffered from "identity theft". There are almost 300 million people in the US of which a few tens of thousands have suffered "identity theft". It is not surprising that you have never met a single person who has suffered from "identity theft" but it does happen and is happening with ever greater frequency. I have never suffered from it myself but have met one person who has. It was hell for them and something that I would want to avoid at almost all costs. As you all know, I use my real name, my real address, my real email address (well, mostly), and the real name of my business -- thus far, with minimal hassle. Am I being stupid? Dunno -- but I simply can't bring myself to hide behind a phony name. No, I also use my real name, address and email address but that doesn't give anyone any information that is not available in a host of other places, all of which are easily obtained on almost anyone. I *really* enjoy the new Visa commercials, with the guy's voice-over on the little old lady -- they're hilarious and really get the point across about the risks of identity theft. However, they *are* trying to sell a product, and (as a result) the cynic in me rises to the fore. I just have to wonder if this whole "identity theft" thing isn't a product of Madison Avenue, once again trying to fan the flames of our own paranoia, in an effort to sell us something? Does anyone know a real person who has suffered this fate? -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" What you must be more concerned with is giving out that information which is NOT readily available and which can be used to obtain phoney documents. This includes your social security number, place of birth, drivers license numbers, credit card numbers, passwords, and other personal information. Even that may not be enough to protect you from identity theft but in that case, nothing may be. My best advice is to never give out personal information unless you are absolutely sure of who you are giving it tol. An example, never give you credit card number to someone who calls YOU or to any other solicitation that you receive such as an email reply. If you buy something over the phone or over the internet, make sure you searched out the item and not the other way around. Even then, double check the vendor. Bob Reed www.kisbuild.r-a-reed-assoc.com (KIS Builders Site) KIS Cruiser in progress...Slow but steady progress.... "Ladies and Gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and Slide on the Ice!" (M.A.S.H. Sidney Freedman) |
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"RobertR237" wrote in message ... In article t9uCb.328993$Dw6.1107274@attbi_s02, "Jay Honeck" writes: No, I also use my real name, address and email address but that doesn't give anyone any information that is not available in a host of other places, all of which are easily obtained on almost anyone. For several years I too used my real name and e-mail address, however last year the amount of spam that I receive as a result of that policy started to increase to unacceptable proportions. After a three week period, having cleared my mail box on my ISP's server I found over 1200 spam emails addressed to my; that's in only 3 weeks. This promped me to change my working address and use every method that I could think of to prevent that from attracting spam. The only spam that I get now is through several NG's, uk.rec.aviation is the worst amoung the ng's I read. Last week I checked my old address mail box, there were so many messages that mailwasher was unable to handle the quantity, I shall have to ask my ISP to clean out my mail box as I don't want to bother spending the time myself. -- --- Cheers, Jonathan Lowe. / don't bother me with insignificiant nonsence such as spelling, I don't care if it spelt properly / Sometimes I fly and sometimes I just dream about it. :-) I *really* enjoy the new Visa commercials, with the guy's voice-over on the little old lady -- they're hilarious and really get the point across about the risks of identity theft. However, they *are* trying to sell a product, and (as a result) the cynic in me rises to the fore. I just have to wonder if this whole "identity theft" thing isn't a product of Madison Avenue, once again trying to fan the flames of our own paranoia, in an effort to sell us something? Does anyone know a real person who has suffered this fate? -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" What you must be more concerned with is giving out that information which is NOT readily available and which can be used to obtain phoney documents. This includes your social security number, place of birth, drivers license numbers, credit card numbers, passwords, and other personal information. Even that may not be enough to protect you from identity theft but in that case, nothing may be. My best advice is to never give out personal information unless you are absolutely sure of who you are giving it tol. An example, never give you credit card number to someone who calls YOU or to any other solicitation that you receive such as an email reply. If you buy something over the phone or over the internet, make sure you searched out the item and not the other way around. Even then, double check the vendor. Bob Reed www.kisbuild.r-a-reed-assoc.com (KIS Builders Site) KIS Cruiser in progress...Slow but steady progress.... "Ladies and Gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and Slide on the Ice!" (M.A.S.H. Sidney Freedman) |
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"Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:t9uCb.328993$Dw6.1107274@attbi_s02... We all know the problem with our pilot license numbers. The name and address of a pilot, his SS number and the exact N-number, serial number, and address of his airplane, a very valuable tangible asset, might make easy picking for an identity thief. Am I being overly cautious, yes. You know, I hear this ALL THE TIME -- yet, I've never met a single person who has actually suffered from "identity theft". Well while don't you test it. Start posting your social security number on this newsgroup and others. Probably nothing will happen. As you all know, I use my real name, my real address, my real email address (well, mostly), and the real name of my business -- thus far, with minimal hassle. Am I being stupid? Dunno -- but I simply can't bring myself to hide behind a phony name. You are just being stupid. Yes. I *really* enjoy the new Visa commercials, with the guy's voice-over on the little old lady -- they're hilarious and really get the point across about the risks of identity theft. However, they *are* trying to sell a product, and (as a result) the cynic in me rises to the fore. I just have to wonder if this whole "identity theft" thing isn't a product of Madison Avenue, once again trying to fan the flames of our own paranoia, in an effort to sell us something? Kind of like you posting your business url on every post, eh? Does anyone know a real person who has suffered this fate? Yes. Do you know anyone that has been murdered? dashi Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Well while don't you test it. Start posting your social security number on
this newsgroup and others. Well, there's stupid, and then there is STUPID. I ain't STUPID. :-) You are just being stupid. Yes. Jeez, rough crowd... again trying to fan the flames of our own paranoia, in an effort to sell us something? Kind of like you posting your business url on every post, eh? Well, fanning the flames of paranoia in order to sell something of questionable value, versus posting my aviation themed hotel's URL in posts made on an aviation newsgroup seem (to me, anyway) to be quite different -- but maybe I'm just being stupid again? Do you know anyone that has been murdered? Nope. And if I did, how would this be relevant? -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Dashi wrote:
Do you know anyone that has been murdered? Jay Honeck replied: Nope. And if I did, how would this be relevant? I think that Dashi is trying to make a point by analogy. Your not knowing any murder victims doesn't counter that fact that murders do occur. By parallel, your not knowing (at the time; see Ben Sego's post) any identity theft victims doesn't counter the fact that identity theft does occur. It's a weak argument to an implied statement on your part (I don't know any identity theft victims, therefore I doubt that identity theft occurs). Russell Kent |
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In article , "Dashi"
wrote: Does anyone know a real person who has suffered this fate? Yes. Do you know anyone that has been murdered? I did. :-( -- Bob Noel |
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Dashi wrote: Do you know anyone that has been murdered? I did. I knew three murderers, too. George Patterson Great discoveries are not announced with "Eureka!". What's usually said is "Hummmmm... That's interesting...." |
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