Identity Theft Protection?
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I considered it (or something similar); but did not subscribe.
I just work to keep myself low key - and make a real point of never ever signing into a site on a public computer where I need to use anything but my general least secure password - or would need to use a credit card or bank access. Admittedly, this has more to do with internet security - but that is becoming more prevalent in how info for identity theft gets stolen these days.
Perry
I just work to keep myself low key - and make a real point of never ever signing into a site on a public computer where I need to use anything but my general least secure password - or would need to use a credit card or bank access. Admittedly, this has more to do with internet security - but that is becoming more prevalent in how info for identity theft gets stolen these days.
Perry
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Thanks Perry!
I'm concerned because I'll be overseas for about a year; I'm worried something might happen and I wouldn't even know it. And, while my credit/debit usage overseas will be limited, there are definitely times that I know I'll have to use it (hotels, car rentals, big purchases, etc.) so I'd feel safer having a little security, but I don't know if its necessary.
I'm concerned because I'll be overseas for about a year; I'm worried something might happen and I wouldn't even know it. And, while my credit/debit usage overseas will be limited, there are definitely times that I know I'll have to use it (hotels, car rentals, big purchases, etc.) so I'd feel safer having a little security, but I don't know if its necessary.
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Indy:
When I went on a long trip a while back (long ago for some on PS). I set up a bank account with someone I trusted as an "agent" on the account (it was one of my sister-inlaws). Changed my mailing address to their place - and let her monitor and pay my bills and CC's. We would talk every week or so where I would review and OK things.
Note that was not my only bank account - but I made sure it had enough $$$ to cover my expenses and some emergency funds for the trip.
You might wish to look at something like that - if you can.
Perry
When I went on a long trip a while back (long ago for some on PS). I set up a bank account with someone I trusted as an "agent" on the account (it was one of my sister-inlaws). Changed my mailing address to their place - and let her monitor and pay my bills and CC's. We would talk every week or so where I would review and OK things.
Note that was not my only bank account - but I made sure it had enough $$$ to cover my expenses and some emergency funds for the trip.
You might wish to look at something like that - if you can.
Perry
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I am amazed that this old post got updated. Also, apparently the post that made it active again was deleted - spam perhaps.
But, and update from Perry.
I did purchase Lifelock and now consider it a must have (especially now that I am married). Of the various services out there I consider Lifelock to be the best (they are not cheap, but I think you get what you pay for).
Everyone have a great day,
Perry
But, and update from Perry.
I did purchase Lifelock and now consider it a must have (especially now that I am married). Of the various services out there I consider Lifelock to be the best (they are not cheap, but I think you get what you pay for).
Everyone have a great day,
Perry
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Identity theft insurance is not legal in NYS. I applied for a job at one point, and "a secure laptop was stolen that had all my information". They offered me credit monitoring for a year, that included $XXXXXX in insurance just in case, with a little start next to it, and at the bottom, it said not available in NYS.
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