Re: Identity Theft - Credit


<jjamies@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1135965606.435447.63820@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Very sorry to learn or your experience.
>
> You and others may consider putting the following in place
>
> The Simple Way to Foil Identity Theft:
> http://www.techworld.com/security/features/index.cfm?featureid=1954
>
> I you have this system in place you can ask the Phone/Card companies to
> provide copies of agreement forms with your signature (complete with
> print). It puts you in control of your ID.
>
> To prevent further abuses of your good name it could be your answer.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
Thanks.

But it appears that the companies involved haven't made any serious attempt
to check identity. Why would they bother with fingerprints. I'm also
concerned that such a check may hinder my use of my credit card over the
internet etc.


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