Wednesday, July 02, 2008
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR IDENTITY THEFT
The Post and Courier reported today in Candidates clash over identity theft claims that "Former newspaper publisher Bill Collins sent out a stinging e-mail Monday blasting former state senator and current Republican nominee Mike Rose for saying Collins' petition drive could lead to identify theft."
We do not understand why Mr. Collins is upset about Mr. Rose's statements. After all, we noted the growing problem of identity theft a year and a half ago in PRIVACY RIGHTS UNDER SIEGE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. And on March 5, 2007 we wrote "The New York Times says, "Think Your Social Security Number Is Secure? Think Again." But, do not take the word of The New York Times. Log on to StolenIDSearch.com to determine if you may be a victim of identity theft. Remember, if you are a divorced parent in South Carolina, your Social Security Number is available on the Internet." Yet nobody chastised us.
The bottom line is this--do not voluntarily provide your Social Security Number to strangers. At least make them steal it off the Internet.
Labels: Identity Theft
