It happened to me. Someone was posing as me for almost a year. Buying things in my name etc. How did he accomplish this. The cops haven't given me any answers. Be serious, please.
2007-02-01 04:34:48 · 6 answers · asked by stil runnin 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
They can also do it with your drivers license. It's amazing what they can do. Check this out and hopefully it'll help you.
STEP 1: Be extremely protective of your PIN numbers, especially at ATMs. Try to memorize your PIN number, but if you have to write it down, don't write it on your ATM card or leave it in your wallet or purse.
STEP 2: Change passwords often.
STEP 3: Remove mail from your mailbox promptly. If you suddenly stop receiving mail, call the post office immediately. Crooks can forge your signature to have your mail forwarded elsewhere, then obtain information that will allow them to apply for credit in your name.
STEP 4: Refuse to give your credit card number or other personal information to an unsolicited caller.
STEP 5: Tear up or shred credit card receipts, unused loan applications and any other items with personal information before throwing them into the trash. Thieves often go through garbage.
STEP 6: Obtain a copy of your credit report regularly to check for fraudulent accounts and other information. Report all errors to the credit bureau.
STEP 7: Report stolen credit cards immediately.
STEP 8: Take the time to carefully review all of your bank and credit card statements and other bills. Report any inconsistencies at once. Tips & Warnings
If you find out that a forwarding order has been placed on your mail without your knowledge, go to the post office to check the signature and cancel the order. Ask the post office to track down the mail - it can remain in the postal system for up to 14 days.
Call the U.S. Postal Service Crime Hot Line (800/654-8896) if you are victimized by mail fraud.
To put a fraud alert on your credit file, contact the credit bureaus - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Any future credit applications will have to be confirmed with you over the phone.
If Grandma dies, do not toss out her unused checks or other personal documents. Thieves even steal the identities of dead people and wipe out accounts.
2007-02-01 06:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by marvie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a risk which you have have been given gotten your id stolen, yet greater possibly the mail is being sent on your previous address and the submit workplace is forwarding the mail to you. you probable had to place up a transformation of address with the submit workplace once you moved. the girl's mail is probable basically getting forwarded with yours. once you're apprehensive approximately it, call the police and record it. a minimum of that way there'll be a record of it.
2016-11-02 01:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally these criminals seek out people with good credit ratings, then they find out your social security number and other info needed to get as many credit cards as possible, and then max them out , and leaving you holding the bag for payment.
2007-02-01 07:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they some how get your SS# and apply for credit cards with it. Good Luck in dealing with that. Ive heard it takes years to restore your good name and credit
2007-02-01 04:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a pic with a camera phone of that persons ID or check when ur in line with them
2007-02-01 04:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by sailingspain42 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all they need is your ssn and an address, they can do all kinds of magic online.
2007-02-01 04:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋