A person got my full name and address - can someone use that for fraud?
2007-10-25 05:37:27 · 14 answers · asked by trina? 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
its doubtful they will ... theres less of that happening than the news would have u believe its more like an urban legend and isnt all that common imo ..
2007-10-25 05:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, the phone book also has your full name and address. There are millions of people who have access to your information. In a word, yes they can use it to perform some fraudulent acts. But, not anything serious if they don't have access to your passwords, credit card info etc.
2007-10-25 20:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-10-25 15:55:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your full name and address is probably in the phone book just like the rest of the country. They need more information than that such as your social security number.
2007-10-25 12:40:25 · answer #4 · answered by Brian C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. Buy yourself a shredder and shred anything that has your name, address, phone number, credit card applications, credit card bills after you have paid them. Take your DL # and SS # off of your checks if you have a checking account. Never take your SS card in yur purse, put it in a saftey deposit box.
You just don't realize how easy it is for someone to steal your identity. I have a friend who's identity was stolen and he was arrested for crimes he didn't commit. Thankfully he has that all worked out now.
2007-10-25 12:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Rhianna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, they can do on-line searches and possibly get your social security number and you birthday. Google is one way to do it, they can get past employers, and addresses. Unfortunately, it's all in public records.
2007-10-25 12:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by tammy c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, cancel all your cards, inform them and your banks what happen. Most banks ask for photo id now but make sure they know someone could be using your id.
2007-10-25 12:40:53 · answer #7 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I would advice you to go to your local credit bureau and ask them to put a security screen on your credit report. Just tell them what you are aware of.... Good luck.
2007-10-25 12:41:32 · answer #8 · answered by angelikabertrand64 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Just be sure that you protect your drivers licence and your social security number--shred documents that may have personal information on them.
Be safe!
2007-10-25 12:40:30 · answer #9 · answered by Rae Elizabeth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubt so. Cause they have to gather more information on you before they can do so. But the possibility of it still exists. Hopefully, it won't happen.
2007-10-25 12:40:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋