It seems people can do all sorts of digging online if they have your first & last name to see your previous residences, background info, etc. – can they find your social security number?
It seems people can do all sorts of digging online if they have your first & last name to see your previous residences, background info, etc. – can they find your social security number?
Unless you have given your SSI to some sketchy places you should be safe. Otherwise no one would give out their names
the thief has to obtain information about the victim. There are many ways to do this, and it is surprisingly easy to get somebody’s information if they are not careless. Some thieves will dig through trash or steal mail to find important documents. This is why a shredder is a good investment. Thieves can also gain massive amounts of data on the internet, using malicious software. The software can log the keys that you press, or trick you into entering your data on an illegitimate site posing as one that you trust. Fortunately, modern antivirus software can protect you from both of these threats.
But I believe it all starts with your name. With your name, they can dig for more info over time.
Sign up for LifeLock and you wont have to worry about it. It’s worth $10 a month.
Anything is possible. If you’re worry about credit card fraud, you can put it on fraud alert through Trans Union Fraud Dept. Their toll free # 1-800-680-7289. They will notify the other 2 bureaus and must be renewed every 90 days in order to keep it active. You can also request your free credit reports from annualcreditreport.com or call them toll free # 1-877-322-8228 for all 3 free reports. If there is something on the reports you’re not aware of, dispute it immediately.