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
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
MUSC TO END USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
The Charleston Post and Courier reports, MUSC to end use of Social Security numbers, "a move school officials say will safeguard students, employees, volunteers and contractors from identity theft." In light of Think Your Social Security Number Is Secure? Think Again, this action is long overdue.
We have been concerned about the issue of use of family court records for identity theft purposes for some time and have written about the issue on more previously. See, this post for example. Therefore, MUSC's decision is, though belated, a welcome decision. Hopefully, the South Carolina Legislature will take steps to prevent unlimited public access to Family Court Records.
The Charleston Post and Courier reports, MUSC to end use of Social Security numbers, "a move school officials say will safeguard students, employees, volunteers and contractors from identity theft." In light of Think Your Social Security Number Is Secure? Think Again, this action is long overdue.
We have been concerned about the issue of use of family court records for identity theft purposes for some time and have written about the issue on more previously. See, this post for example. Therefore, MUSC's decision is, though belated, a welcome decision. Hopefully, the South Carolina Legislature will take steps to prevent unlimited public access to Family Court Records.
Labels: Identity Theft
Monday, March 05, 2007
MORE BAD NEWS ON THE IDENTITY THEFT FRONT
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.
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.
Labels: Identity Theft
