my husband had to fax some very important documents across country and it turns out he was sending them to the wrong fax number? these documents contained EVERY single bit of info. about us, an identity scammers dream, how can i be sure that we're not going to be a victim?
2007-03-20 06:05:39 · 5 answers · asked by crazykat 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Send a fax to the number you have been sending items to asking them to kindly respond to you regarding the information you mistakenly sent them. Most likley, it is a reputable business and they discarded the items.
2007-03-20 06:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the last post above me. Send the right info to the right fax number. Wherever the last fax ended up, it'll more than likely be throwed away, because they don't know what it is. It actually happens ALOT.
2016-03-29 08:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, fax the number with an apology and ask them to destroy them
Secondly, change as much as you can as quickly as possible.
You can never be 100% sure, but you can take every opportunity offered. Check every answer and take every step offered.
You may get replies from other countries also.
2007-03-20 08:45:56 · answer #3 · answered by Murray H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put a fraud warning on your name with the three major credit reporting companies. What that means is that anyone opening new credit in your name will have to prove they are you before the account gets opened. You also should look into ordering your credit report now and in the future to check for charges you didn't initiate.
You can add the fraud warning from the websites. You can also order your report from each site individually or search for "free credit reports" on yahoo or google. You usually only get a free trial for the reports but if you remember to cancel the membership (usually in a credit watchdog program) it is free. Or you can pay for the watchdog program to keep an eye on your accounts.
It's a good idea to keep an eye on your credit anyway because you never know who is trying to crack into your money.
2007-03-20 08:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by Critter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a reverse look up of the number "anywho.com" and then look up alterative numbers for the person or business he faxed it to and talk to them for reassurance.
2007-03-20 21:08:13 · answer #5 · answered by Rich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋