#2087
06/13/07
RE: How to Hide from family in your city?
If your father or former brother-in-law know where you go to school or work you are wasting your time trying to hide in the same city.
Robin, , Age: 27
If your father or former brother-in-law know where you go to school or work you are wasting your time trying to hide in the same city.
Robin, , Age: 27
Only too true.
#2086
06/13/07
How to Hide from family in your city?
I recently outed some family business to my mother and brother, which has resulted in my mother leaving my father and my entire family turning their backs on my father and former brother-in-law. I have a young daughter and I am worried that she will become a victim to their rage if I do not hide from them. It is not plausable to move to a far off city as my husband and I are in school and have good jobs that would be hard to replace elsewhere. We are moving to a different location in a nearby city, plan on getting a post office boxin an alias, and I reading your book voraciously. I will never again visit places they are known to frequent, nor shop anywhere near them.
But here is my question: what else can I do? They have not been violent yet, but my father has been in the past and my brother-in-law claims to have been.
Madelyn, , Age: 22
I recently outed some family business to my mother and brother, which has resulted in my mother leaving my father and my entire family turning their backs on my father and former brother-in-law. I have a young daughter and I am worried that she will become a victim to their rage if I do not hide from them. It is not plausable to move to a far off city as my husband and I are in school and have good jobs that would be hard to replace elsewhere. We are moving to a different location in a nearby city, plan on getting a post office boxin an alias, and I reading your book voraciously. I will never again visit places they are known to frequent, nor shop anywhere near them.
But here is my question: what else can I do? They have not been violent yet, but my father has been in the past and my brother-in-law claims to have been.
Madelyn, , Age: 22
It would of course be difficult to move to a faraway place but not by any means impossible. Only you can decide if that will someday be necessary. In the meantime, everything I could suggest has already been outlined in my book.
#2084
06/13/07
Skytel Pagers
I looked into Skytel Pagers and this was their reply:
Dear Potential Customer:
Thanks for expressing an interest in our 1-way messaging devices and services – for more information, please visit our website (www.skytel.com). We ask that you would send us the physical address you are requesting coverage for, as well a working fax number. We want to verify that we can provide good coverage for your address, as well as fax you our order forms and credit applications.
Thanks again,
SkyTel Technical Support
It appears that SkyTel wants far too much info for me to comfortably divulge.
Jack, , Age: 54
I looked into Skytel Pagers and this was their reply:
Dear Potential Customer:
Thanks for expressing an interest in our 1-way messaging devices and services – for more information, please visit our website (www.skytel.com). We ask that you would send us the physical address you are requesting coverage for, as well a working fax number. We want to verify that we can provide good coverage for your address, as well as fax you our order forms and credit applications.
Thanks again,
SkyTel Technical Support
It appears that SkyTel wants far too much info for me to comfortably divulge.
Jack, , Age: 54
#2083
06/13/07
All at risk of losing freedom like Julie Amero
"Those responsible for investigating crimes involving computers, and the Internet are going to have to exercise a little more 'due diligence' in their investigations."
"... a lot of us could be in danger of being accused of something we didn't do."
URL #1: http://fraudwar.blogspot.com/2007/06/we-all-could-be-at-risk-of-losing-our.html
Randy, , Age: 40s
"Those responsible for investigating crimes involving computers, and the Internet are going to have to exercise a little more 'due diligence' in their investigations."
"... a lot of us could be in danger of being accused of something we didn't do."
URL #1: http://fraudwar.blogspot.com/2007/06/we-all-could-be-at-risk-of-losing-our.html
Randy, , Age: 40s
#2082
06/12/07
Is it worth it?
Dear JJ,
A coworker gave me his copy of HTBI, it was awesome. I have some questions. I can complete all the suggestions EXCEPT the home has a mortgage, therefore a deed in county recrods. I use home equity to invest since its one of average Americans last tax breaks and I cannot afford to pay cash yet. I have all the utilities in alias, I have a ghost address, my cars will be in LLC soon, I have disposable cell phone, etc. The only link between my husbannd and I to this home is the mortgage deed.Everything is out of our name or soon will be except that. After spending some money on doing all the things in your book, I wonder if its worth it. We are good citizens who just want to drop below the radar and are just worried about being sued by some wacko. Is there any suggestions on the mortgage deed showing we have a loan on the home besides the common sense to pay it off? We can deed the property in TITLE to a family trust with an LLC as the beneficiary, but that is seperate from the note in county records. Did I waste some money on all this until we can afford or decide to use no mortgage? I hate to do that since I use the tax benefit. That is the only place a PI or lawyer could link us to the home.
Jill, , Age: 25
Dear JJ,
A coworker gave me his copy of HTBI, it was awesome. I have some questions. I can complete all the suggestions EXCEPT the home has a mortgage, therefore a deed in county recrods. I use home equity to invest since its one of average Americans last tax breaks and I cannot afford to pay cash yet. I have all the utilities in alias, I have a ghost address, my cars will be in LLC soon, I have disposable cell phone, etc. The only link between my husbannd and I to this home is the mortgage deed.Everything is out of our name or soon will be except that. After spending some money on doing all the things in your book, I wonder if its worth it. We are good citizens who just want to drop below the radar and are just worried about being sued by some wacko. Is there any suggestions on the mortgage deed showing we have a loan on the home besides the common sense to pay it off? We can deed the property in TITLE to a family trust with an LLC as the beneficiary, but that is seperate from the note in county records. Did I waste some money on all this until we can afford or decide to use no mortgage? I hate to do that since I use the tax benefit. That is the only place a PI or lawyer could link us to the home.
Jill, , Age: 25
It all depends upon the level of security you feel comfortable with. As for the tax benefits of having a mortgage, I consider the benefits to be overrated. As you know, I think that for many persons, renting is better than owning.
#2081
06/12/07
alias name
I went through an ugly divorce in the process I transfered a deed to a house I owned.I put an alias name on the deed. Now 8 years later I am trying to sell the house.How do I proceed? Would a LLC in the alias name help?
allen, , Age: 44
I went through an ugly divorce in the process I transfered a deed to a house I owned.I put an alias name on the deed. Now 8 years later I am trying to sell the house.How do I proceed? Would a LLC in the alias name help?
allen, , Age: 44
You need to have a serious consultation with a Texas lawyer, and soon. If the house was not listed in the divorce proceedings, you may be at risk for a "fraudulent transfer."
#2080
06/12/07
Ref: John - Pager
In the past I've used skytel.com They have 2 way and 1 way pagers. I used the Motorola T-900 (2 way pager) for the 3 children. It allowed us to communicate thru e mail notes to them and the device allowed you to type and return a response...just like a laptop PC with a wireless card. Not sure about the ability to sign up without giving info. Check their coverage map...usually well covered near large metro areas.
URL #1: http://skytel.com
Charlie, , Age: 62
In the past I've used skytel.com They have 2 way and 1 way pagers. I used the Motorola T-900 (2 way pager) for the 3 children. It allowed us to communicate thru e mail notes to them and the device allowed you to type and return a response...just like a laptop PC with a wireless card. Not sure about the ability to sign up without giving info. Check their coverage map...usually well covered near large metro areas.
URL #1: http://skytel.com
Charlie, , Age: 62
#2079
06/12/07
Pager Service
*Skytel (www.skytel.com)
USA Mobility (www.usamobility.com)
have heard there's a company called "PageNet" also. Also heard of "Cue Paging."
Brian, , Age: 21
*Skytel (www.skytel.com)
USA Mobility (www.usamobility.com)
have heard there's a company called "PageNet" also. Also heard of "Cue Paging."
Brian, , Age: 21
#2078
06/12/07
European citizens & LLCs
I have a question that might be of interest to non-US readers
of your book...Are NM LLCs available to European citizens - or
can they only be started by US citizens?
Michael, , Age: 39
I have a question that might be of interest to non-US readers
of your book...Are NM LLCs available to European citizens - or
can they only be started by US citizens?
Michael, , Age: 39
Europeans can order a New Mexico LLC with the same ease as can Americans ... and many have done so. However, the buyers do not tell us how they use them. (Perhaps someone will step forth after reading this, and enlighten us all?)
... However, what I do know is that in the past, when I was forming Wyoming corporations for Europeans, they were used exclusively for opening bank accounts in Europe. I see no reason why LLCs could not be used for the same purpose. European banks require an apostille, and Kitty McMenemy says she can furnish them for any European who asks for one.
... However, what I do know is that in the past, when I was forming Wyoming corporations for Europeans, they were used exclusively for opening bank accounts in Europe. I see no reason why LLCs could not be used for the same purpose. European banks require an apostille, and Kitty McMenemy says she can furnish them for any European who asks for one.
#2077
06/11/07
Pager
Do you have any idea where I can buy a simple pager, as you recommend?
John, , Age: 19
Do you have any idea where I can buy a simple pager, as you recommend?
John, , Age: 19
You might try Pacific Coast Cellular in Indio, CA. The e-mail address is jammn3@aol.com. (Sorry, but if that does not work, I have no other source. You might try Google.)
#2074
06/11/07
Elliot
Re: Elliot
Elliot is exactly right about the erosion of society and the major part it plays in everyones values today. And as you state JJ, it is irreversible since it has been happening for the last 50-60 years. If you delve into the topic you find that the media, private industry, and govt are all tied together and working together in distributing "disinformation" to the people and offering "mindless stimulation" to take our focus off the real problems of the world.
A simple way I notice a difference....if I restrict my 3yo daughter from watching TV for a day, I readily notice the difference in her attitude, she is less "hyper", and her moods are less "violent" (I guess thats the best term I can describe it). Unfortunately we are constantly bombarded by all this every minute or every day, everywhere we go. If I had the $$ and the ability, I would move my family to a smaller area of the country where small town values still exist, and live "off the grid" as much as possible for several reasons: to be self sufficient and to lessen the impact on the environment (a totally different topic that I could go on forever about). Unfortunatley I have fallen into the credit trap like millions of other americans, and until I can clear myself of this and become less dependent on a weekly paycheck I must delay my plan. Belive me, I think about and look for options every day to achieve this goal though. I read this site regularly to pick up ideas or info from others and JJ. Thanks.
John , , Age: 38
Re: Elliot
Elliot is exactly right about the erosion of society and the major part it plays in everyones values today. And as you state JJ, it is irreversible since it has been happening for the last 50-60 years. If you delve into the topic you find that the media, private industry, and govt are all tied together and working together in distributing "disinformation" to the people and offering "mindless stimulation" to take our focus off the real problems of the world.
A simple way I notice a difference....if I restrict my 3yo daughter from watching TV for a day, I readily notice the difference in her attitude, she is less "hyper", and her moods are less "violent" (I guess thats the best term I can describe it). Unfortunately we are constantly bombarded by all this every minute or every day, everywhere we go. If I had the $$ and the ability, I would move my family to a smaller area of the country where small town values still exist, and live "off the grid" as much as possible for several reasons: to be self sufficient and to lessen the impact on the environment (a totally different topic that I could go on forever about). Unfortunatley I have fallen into the credit trap like millions of other americans, and until I can clear myself of this and become less dependent on a weekly paycheck I must delay my plan. Belive me, I think about and look for options every day to achieve this goal though. I read this site regularly to pick up ideas or info from others and JJ. Thanks.
John , , Age: 38
#2073
06/11/07
Internet Censorship
Here is a website for those who want to try their hand at bypassing internet censorship. I don't know how update to date the information is, but it is interesting reading. Hope it doesn't have to come to this in America yet.
URL #1: http://www.zensur.freerk.com/
Hugh, , Age: 52
Here is a website for those who want to try their hand at bypassing internet censorship. I don't know how update to date the information is, but it is interesting reading. Hope it doesn't have to come to this in America yet.
URL #1: http://www.zensur.freerk.com/
Hugh, , Age: 52
(Note: The author recommends Sealand as if it were a political entity. Sealand's claims to sovereignty and legitimacy are not recognised by any country on earth.)
#2072
06/10/07
Teens
As a teen coming out the other side, I'll say that I agree with most of the Epstein article. If given opportunity and encouragement to be responsible, teens could easily demonstrate all the competence of adults. And I will never say a bad thing about encouraging more love in the world, rather than quickies, one night stands, and friends with benefits.
However, we need to work on the culture teens are immersed in before that's possible. The culture of reality TV, irresponsibility into your thirties, and debt before you're eighteen has long passed its expiration date. Once that's taken care of, we can start a new era of young adulthood.
Elliott, , Age: 19
As a teen coming out the other side, I'll say that I agree with most of the Epstein article. If given opportunity and encouragement to be responsible, teens could easily demonstrate all the competence of adults. And I will never say a bad thing about encouraging more love in the world, rather than quickies, one night stands, and friends with benefits.
However, we need to work on the culture teens are immersed in before that's possible. The culture of reality TV, irresponsibility into your thirties, and debt before you're eighteen has long passed its expiration date. Once that's taken care of, we can start a new era of young adulthood.
Elliott, , Age: 19
Thanks for your insightful comment, Elliot. Sad to say, the part of your comment that I underlined appears not to have an expiration date. Since I was young, this whole system of things has been on a downhill run with no turning back.
#2071
06/10/07
Teens and society
Psychology Today interviewed Psychologist Robert Epstein regarding his new book, "The Case Against Adolescence," The book explores what many of your readers already know, "that teens are far more competent than we assume, and most of their problems stem from restrictions placed on them."
URL #1: http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/index.php?term=pto-20070302-000002&print=1
John, , Age: 39
Psychology Today interviewed Psychologist Robert Epstein regarding his new book, "The Case Against Adolescence," The book explores what many of your readers already know, "that teens are far more competent than we assume, and most of their problems stem from restrictions placed on them."
URL #1: http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/index.php?term=pto-20070302-000002&print=1
John, , Age: 39
Although I left home at 17 and yet didn't get into trouble (drinking, drugs, sex), young people today are exposed to temptations there were unthinkable back in the 1940s. I do not agree with all that Epstein has to say but some of our younger readers will like it!
#2068
06/10/07
Oil changes
A few weeks ago I bought a ticket with 5 oil changes, 2 tire rotations for $30.00 (Great deal) from a Goodyear Tire shop rep. Scheduled appointment with local Goodyear tire shop. All is well UNTIL the manager hands me a application for credit requesting all info (SSN,Drivers license,employment info and so on). I told him NO way. We had a short discussion with me expressing my disappoinment at Goodyear regards their attempt to gather private information over a basic cash deal. Just about the time I THINK I have heard it all, another invasion of privacy pops up. I left without any change of oil. Ticket had a 800 number to call for return of my $30.00. We will see if they return my $. Always beware!!!
Ed, , Age: 66
A few weeks ago I bought a ticket with 5 oil changes, 2 tire rotations for $30.00 (Great deal) from a Goodyear Tire shop rep. Scheduled appointment with local Goodyear tire shop. All is well UNTIL the manager hands me a application for credit requesting all info (SSN,Drivers license,employment info and so on). I told him NO way. We had a short discussion with me expressing my disappoinment at Goodyear regards their attempt to gather private information over a basic cash deal. Just about the time I THINK I have heard it all, another invasion of privacy pops up. I left without any change of oil. Ticket had a 800 number to call for return of my $30.00. We will see if they return my $. Always beware!!!
Ed, , Age: 66
#2067
06/10/07
Law school; flashlight
I just want to confirm what it says on the link about law school. I'm a musician but had a mid-life crisis and thought I'd go to law school. I took the LSAT and did go to law school--three different law schools, in fact, each one worse than the last.
The stated and primary goal of every law school is to teach you to "think like a lawyer." What this means is to learn the skill of arguing any side of a question - regardless of whether it's true, ethical, viable, or even nice. Every study ever done of attorney job satisfaction is negative. Awful experience. Thank goodness I got out; glad I learned something about the law, but glad I abandoned the idea of doing it for a living. There are far better ways to earn a living.
...
On another subject, I wanted to buy myself one of those flashlights you recommend, but I'm not seeing it on Amazon. I remember it costs about $100. What is the name of it again? Thanks!
URL #1: http://beststudentviolins.com/security.html
Mura, , Age: 57
I just want to confirm what it says on the link about law school. I'm a musician but had a mid-life crisis and thought I'd go to law school. I took the LSAT and did go to law school--three different law schools, in fact, each one worse than the last.
The stated and primary goal of every law school is to teach you to "think like a lawyer." What this means is to learn the skill of arguing any side of a question - regardless of whether it's true, ethical, viable, or even nice. Every study ever done of attorney job satisfaction is negative. Awful experience. Thank goodness I got out; glad I learned something about the law, but glad I abandoned the idea of doing it for a living. There are far better ways to earn a living.
...
On another subject, I wanted to buy myself one of those flashlights you recommend, but I'm not seeing it on Amazon. I remember it costs about $100. What is the name of it again? Thanks!
URL #1: http://beststudentviolins.com/security.html
Mura, , Age: 57
The name is "SureFire." (surfire.com)
#2066
06/09/07
Lee in Mt. Vernon & Ann in Houston-similar problem
I made a cash purchase at a pawn shop in Northern VA and was asked for name, address, and phone number. I told them I didn't have to give my name for a cash purchase. They insisted until I left the Item on the counter and was walking out. They then made up some info, gave me a receipt, and I left with my merchandise.
I had a similar experience in Best Buy while trying to purchase a wireless router with cash. The clerk insisted I had to give all my info so that I could activate the item. She called the manager and when he arrived, he tried the same spiel. I put the item on the counter and left. I then went down the street to Circuit City and purchased the same item without incident. I won't be bullied...by anyone.
...
Also, thank you for my copy of Skip College. My aunt purchased it for me. She's a smart woman with her own business and no college education. Great role model. :)
Sharmaine, , Age: 24
I made a cash purchase at a pawn shop in Northern VA and was asked for name, address, and phone number. I told them I didn't have to give my name for a cash purchase. They insisted until I left the Item on the counter and was walking out. They then made up some info, gave me a receipt, and I left with my merchandise.
I had a similar experience in Best Buy while trying to purchase a wireless router with cash. The clerk insisted I had to give all my info so that I could activate the item. She called the manager and when he arrived, he tried the same spiel. I put the item on the counter and left. I then went down the street to Circuit City and purchased the same item without incident. I won't be bullied...by anyone.
...
Also, thank you for my copy of Skip College. My aunt purchased it for me. She's a smart woman with her own business and no college education. Great role model. :)
Sharmaine, , Age: 24
Sharmaine, your experience with trying to buy a wireless router at Best Buy was a new problem I had not yet heard of. Thanks for sharing your experiences. (And as for your aunt, she is one sharp woman indeed!)
#2065
06/09/07
Re: D Brown, 26/Drivecrypt
I would go with TrueCrypt for encrypting your data (virtual or physical partitions). But I would strongly recommend buying DriveCrypt Plus Pack. Although it would still be possible to boot from a CD or floppy, DriveCrypt Plus Pack encrypts the boot loader and you entire harddrive. So it would be impossible to even see what operating system you are using. But my favorite feature of DriveCrypt Plus Pack is that you can set it up so that when you turn your computer on, it displays a message saying, "Hard disk 0 failure..." on a completely black screen. It does not reveal that it is actually a login screen. You have to know that if you type in your correct password it will boot up properly. So, if you are going through security somewhere and they want you to start up your computer, you can say that the hard drive has crashed and you are taking back to your IT department for them to fix it. It's a basic form of plausible-deniability. As far as I know, DriveCrypt Plus Pack is the only hard drive encrypting software that offers this functionality.
Travis, , Age: 26
I would go with TrueCrypt for encrypting your data (virtual or physical partitions). But I would strongly recommend buying DriveCrypt Plus Pack. Although it would still be possible to boot from a CD or floppy, DriveCrypt Plus Pack encrypts the boot loader and you entire harddrive. So it would be impossible to even see what operating system you are using. But my favorite feature of DriveCrypt Plus Pack is that you can set it up so that when you turn your computer on, it displays a message saying, "Hard disk 0 failure..." on a completely black screen. It does not reveal that it is actually a login screen. You have to know that if you type in your correct password it will boot up properly. So, if you are going through security somewhere and they want you to start up your computer, you can say that the hard drive has crashed and you are taking back to your IT department for them to fix it. It's a basic form of plausible-deniability. As far as I know, DriveCrypt Plus Pack is the only hard drive encrypting software that offers this functionality.
Travis, , Age: 26
#2063
06/08/07
Re: D Brown, 26/Drivecrypt
I have three problems with Drivecrypt: 1) it costs money I don't have, although it's significantly less expensive than the laptops. 2) In the world of security, I don't think we can really trust closed-source anymore. 3) There's already TrueCrypt for drives you don't need to boot from, and Linux-based free solutions for drives you do need to boot from. All of these solutions are open-source, and you might even be able to do them yourself (I have, though you may wish to have your local techie set it up for you). If you have to have someone else to it, it can be done for less than the Drivecrypt Plus Pack, which is the only feature-set really worth buying, anyway.
In other words, no. It's not a viable solution.
Elliott, , Age: 19
I have three problems with Drivecrypt: 1) it costs money I don't have, although it's significantly less expensive than the laptops. 2) In the world of security, I don't think we can really trust closed-source anymore. 3) There's already TrueCrypt for drives you don't need to boot from, and Linux-based free solutions for drives you do need to boot from. All of these solutions are open-source, and you might even be able to do them yourself (I have, though you may wish to have your local techie set it up for you). If you have to have someone else to it, it can be done for less than the Drivecrypt Plus Pack, which is the only feature-set really worth buying, anyway.
In other words, no. It's not a viable solution.
Elliott, , Age: 19
#2060
06/08/07
U.S. border passport rules suspended
"The proposal would temporarily lift a requirement that U.S. passports be used for citizens flying to and from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda."
URL #1: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070608/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_passports
Randy, , Age: 40s
"The proposal would temporarily lift a requirement that U.S. passports be used for citizens flying to and from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda."
URL #1: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070608/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_passports
Randy, , Age: 40s
However, you still have to APPLY:
... "Until the end of September, travelers will be allowed to fly without a passport if they present a State Department receipt, showing they had applied for a passport, and government-issued identification, such as a driver's license. Those with receipts but no passports would receive additional security scrutiny, which could include extra questioning or bag checks.
... "Until the end of September, travelers will be allowed to fly without a passport if they present a State Department receipt, showing they had applied for a passport, and government-issued identification, such as a driver's license. Those with receipts but no passports would receive additional security scrutiny, which could include extra questioning or bag checks.
#2059
06/08/07
Lee in Mt. Vernon -similar experience
A similar experience to Lee's at a Carter's (baby clothes) store: I bought (w/cash) a gift. I later chose a different gift (long story). I returned the original purchase (in bag, w/tags & receipt). The clerk demanded my DL. When I stated I didn't have one, she declined the return. "We need to verify that YOU purchased it." I tried to explain that my cash isn't linked to my DL, but got nowhere. She returned w/her mgr & demanded, "name, address, phn," even after I explained that I pay cash to protect my ID from theft. I rattled off ficticious info. & took my cash refund. I then asked her, "Do you think I gave you correct information?" She said, "No." I said, "Then why bother to ask?" No answer. Hobby Lobby & Michael's stores are also bad about demanding info, but not ID. I shop at Target for household items (dish soap, etc.) expressly b/c they handle cash returns (like a box of defective trash bags) w/no probs. Now, if you didn't pay cash, Target will want DNA, but everyone here knows better than to use credit, huh? I have also noticed that LOCAL merchants (not chains) are usually much more reasonable. They are not maintaining some huge database & also have a personal interest in having happy customers. Anyway, just some info. for my fellow anonymous travelers.
Ann, , Age: 30s
A similar experience to Lee's at a Carter's (baby clothes) store: I bought (w/cash) a gift. I later chose a different gift (long story). I returned the original purchase (in bag, w/tags & receipt). The clerk demanded my DL. When I stated I didn't have one, she declined the return. "We need to verify that YOU purchased it." I tried to explain that my cash isn't linked to my DL, but got nowhere. She returned w/her mgr & demanded, "name, address, phn," even after I explained that I pay cash to protect my ID from theft. I rattled off ficticious info. & took my cash refund. I then asked her, "Do you think I gave you correct information?" She said, "No." I said, "Then why bother to ask?" No answer. Hobby Lobby & Michael's stores are also bad about demanding info, but not ID. I shop at Target for household items (dish soap, etc.) expressly b/c they handle cash returns (like a box of defective trash bags) w/no probs. Now, if you didn't pay cash, Target will want DNA, but everyone here knows better than to use credit, huh? I have also noticed that LOCAL merchants (not chains) are usually much more reasonable. They are not maintaining some huge database & also have a personal interest in having happy customers. Anyway, just some info. for my fellow anonymous travelers.
Ann, , Age: 30s
#2057
06/08/07
DriveCrypt?
An earlier post provided a link and reference for purchasing secure laptops. For individuals with a laptop that do not want to spend around $1500 for another (and transfer all their data), does anyone think either the DriveCrypt or DriveCrypt Plus Pack are a viable privacy measure?
URL #1: http://www.securstar.com/home.php
D Brown, , Age: 26
An earlier post provided a link and reference for purchasing secure laptops. For individuals with a laptop that do not want to spend around $1500 for another (and transfer all their data), does anyone think either the DriveCrypt or DriveCrypt Plus Pack are a viable privacy measure?
URL #1: http://www.securstar.com/home.php
D Brown, , Age: 26
#2055
06/07/07
Problem with Ritz Camera
A girl at Ritz Camera in a nearby mall here sold me a gadget that she said I needed, but that was not needed at all. When I tried to return it, I first had to wait 20 minutes for the manager to arrive. "I don't know how to do returns," was her excuse. When the manager finally showed her how to do it, she then started asking me my name, address, etc. and said there would be no return without entering all the information in the computer (i.e., in Ritz Camera's permanent database.) At this point I told her to keep the refund money for herself, and walked out, leaving the useless product behind. What would you have done?
Lee, , Age: 70
A girl at Ritz Camera in a nearby mall here sold me a gadget that she said I needed, but that was not needed at all. When I tried to return it, I first had to wait 20 minutes for the manager to arrive. "I don't know how to do returns," was her excuse. When the manager finally showed her how to do it, she then started asking me my name, address, etc. and said there would be no return without entering all the information in the computer (i.e., in Ritz Camera's permanent database.) At this point I told her to keep the refund money for herself, and walked out, leaving the useless product behind. What would you have done?
Lee, , Age: 70
The same as you. In fact, due to their inflated prices, I suggest that whenever possible, you order anything photographic via the internet. Not only will prices be lower but returns will be easier!
#2054
06/07/07
Google
Another link, courtesy of drudgereport.com
URL #1: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=070607051554.hz9cx0f3&show_article=1
Keith, , Age: 50
Another link, courtesy of drudgereport.com
URL #1: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=070607051554.hz9cx0f3&show_article=1
Keith, , Age: 50
#2050
06/06/07
Fingerprints and Texas Liquor Stores
Texas liquor stores may ask customers to hand over their fingerprints to verify their age.
Texas lawmakers may allow retailers to set up their own systems.
Good thing Texans can get Wine shipments.
URL #1: http://www.nbc5i.com/newsbycounty/13372924/detail.html?taf=dfw
John, , Age: 39
Texas liquor stores may ask customers to hand over their fingerprints to verify their age.
Texas lawmakers may allow retailers to set up their own systems.
Good thing Texans can get Wine shipments.
URL #1: http://www.nbc5i.com/newsbycounty/13372924/detail.html?taf=dfw
John, , Age: 39
#2047
06/06/07
Teen drivers/GPS
I wonder how long before you will have to submit to this to be insured?
URL #1: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/318575_safeco06.html
Marc, , Age: 50
I wonder how long before you will have to submit to this to be insured?
URL #1: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/318575_safeco06.html
Marc, , Age: 50
My guess is never. It's just for parents who wish to know where the kids are going ... and how fast. (I am on the side of the parents on this issue, given the thousands of teens who die needlessly in traffic accidents every year.)
#2042
06/05/07
Social Engineering
I has a meeting today with a lawyer in one of those new high tech buildings that require you show ID. The lawyer warned me in advance to bring my ID. I didn't. Dressed in a suit, I approached the female security guard at the console. I told her my purpose in entering the building. She asked for my name. I gave it to her. She then said "I need to scan your ID." I said I didn't have it with me. And then in a jovial manner, I said "But if you have a mirror I'll look to see if it is really me." She laughed and gave me the high tech pass.
Alan G., , Age: 42
I has a meeting today with a lawyer in one of those new high tech buildings that require you show ID. The lawyer warned me in advance to bring my ID. I didn't. Dressed in a suit, I approached the female security guard at the console. I told her my purpose in entering the building. She asked for my name. I gave it to her. She then said "I need to scan your ID." I said I didn't have it with me. And then in a jovial manner, I said "But if you have a mirror I'll look to see if it is really me." She laughed and gave me the high tech pass.
Alan G., , Age: 42
#2040
06/05/07
debit cards/passport
Thank you, Wendy, for the info on the debit card. Sounds like a good option for us.
We got our passports and gave the "well, one never knows..." answer. The clerk was pleasant--we are a family of five so it took a bit of time. Warning---it took over THREE months to get our passports.
Theresa, , Age: 42
Thank you, Wendy, for the info on the debit card. Sounds like a good option for us.
We got our passports and gave the "well, one never knows..." answer. The clerk was pleasant--we are a family of five so it took a bit of time. Warning---it took over THREE months to get our passports.
Theresa, , Age: 42
#2038
06/04/07
Passport
[Edited for length. Also, email address was incorrect.] I applied for my passport in Broken Arrow, OK and had no interrogation or probing questions. in the line of "employer & occupation" I put NONE in both lines and still got it. THe first thing I did when I got up to the front was smile and tell the lady behind the counter how pretty her hair & eyes were, she gleamed and my application process was a snap. (Smile).
jamie corner, , Age: 29
[Edited for length. Also, email address was incorrect.] I applied for my passport in Broken Arrow, OK and had no interrogation or probing questions. in the line of "employer & occupation" I put NONE in both lines and still got it. THe first thing I did when I got up to the front was smile and tell the lady behind the counter how pretty her hair & eyes were, she gleamed and my application process was a snap. (Smile).
jamie corner, , Age: 29
#2037
06/04/07
Re: Jason
My husband and I applied for our passports in April '07 and it was a truly painless experience. The personnel were more than helpful and courteous. (Most people in Wyoming are this way) It doesn't matter if you don't have an itinerary or travel date. We were not questioned because of this. Be aware however, that it is taking 3 months PLUS to process them now due to the influx of applications because of the new ID travel requirements. I would tell you to BE PREPARED and have everything filled out, certified birth certificate in hand and pictures taken when you go into to the office...that way you don't have to wait so long and avoid undue stress. Link below
Happy Traveling!!
URL #1: http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms.html
Sarah, , Age: 40's
My husband and I applied for our passports in April '07 and it was a truly painless experience. The personnel were more than helpful and courteous. (Most people in Wyoming are this way) It doesn't matter if you don't have an itinerary or travel date. We were not questioned because of this. Be aware however, that it is taking 3 months PLUS to process them now due to the influx of applications because of the new ID travel requirements. I would tell you to BE PREPARED and have everything filled out, certified birth certificate in hand and pictures taken when you go into to the office...that way you don't have to wait so long and avoid undue stress. Link below
Happy Traveling!!
URL #1: http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms.html
Sarah, , Age: 40's
#2036
06/04/07
Re: Gift Cards
Theresa, gift cards are a good deal for privacy IF they're actual gift cards and NOT reloadable Visa debit cards. The latter require registration with an actual social security number because it's almost like opening a bank account to purchase one of those cards. The nonreloadable cards come in various maximum denomination sizes and must be registered for online use. However, you can use a pseudonym and ghost address for this purpose. If you're using it for Amazon.com, you can send purchases to whatever address you'd like. You can also use them for other everyday purchases (though not usually gas).
Wendy, , Age: 43
Theresa, gift cards are a good deal for privacy IF they're actual gift cards and NOT reloadable Visa debit cards. The latter require registration with an actual social security number because it's almost like opening a bank account to purchase one of those cards. The nonreloadable cards come in various maximum denomination sizes and must be registered for online use. However, you can use a pseudonym and ghost address for this purpose. If you're using it for Amazon.com, you can send purchases to whatever address you'd like. You can also use them for other everyday purchases (though not usually gas).
Wendy, , Age: 43
#2035
06/04/07
Re: Jason and getting a passport
When I went to the post office to get my passport (back in '03), I was asked, "Where are you going?" I responded, "Nowhere yet, but I want to be prepared to go when I do decide. I'd rather wait for the right trip than wait for the passport." The lady laughed and didn't ask another question.
Robin, , Age: 44
When I went to the post office to get my passport (back in '03), I was asked, "Where are you going?" I responded, "Nowhere yet, but I want to be prepared to go when I do decide. I'd rather wait for the right trip than wait for the passport." The lady laughed and didn't ask another question.
Robin, , Age: 44
#2034
06/04/07
Visa Gift Card
While in Dollar General tonight, I saw a "Vanilla Visa" gift card as well as another brand that could be loaded with any amount.
There are "service fees" (Ha!) for activating the card and a bunch of small print I didn't have time to read.
What's the skinny on these? Might they be a good alternative for using with my favorite retailer -Amazon.com?
Theresa, , Age: 42
While in Dollar General tonight, I saw a "Vanilla Visa" gift card as well as another brand that could be loaded with any amount.
There are "service fees" (Ha!) for activating the card and a bunch of small print I didn't have time to read.
What's the skinny on these? Might they be a good alternative for using with my favorite retailer -Amazon.com?
Theresa, , Age: 42
#2031
06/04/07
re: Sebastian's comment
Mike, perhaps I was a bit loose with my terminology when I spoke of erasing files instead of deleting files. But I did include having the files encrypted. Unless you are targeted, the official probably wont brother to see what files that have been deleted. Also, by carrying the files in this manner, it gives you plausible deniabilityyou didnt know the file was thereespecially if you reset your computers clock so that the file is dated earlier. The SD card, USB drive, etc. purchased used or found recently already had the file on it. If you had looked further, PhotoRec will recovery more than pictures; Norton System Works will do the recovery also.
URL #1: http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/File_Formats_Recovered_By_PhotoRec
Sebastian, , Age: 57
Mike, perhaps I was a bit loose with my terminology when I spoke of erasing files instead of deleting files. But I did include having the files encrypted. Unless you are targeted, the official probably wont brother to see what files that have been deleted. Also, by carrying the files in this manner, it gives you plausible deniabilityyou didnt know the file was thereespecially if you reset your computers clock so that the file is dated earlier. The SD card, USB drive, etc. purchased used or found recently already had the file on it. If you had looked further, PhotoRec will recovery more than pictures; Norton System Works will do the recovery also.
URL #1: http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/File_Formats_Recovered_By_PhotoRec
Sebastian, , Age: 57
#2030
06/04/07
U.S. Mail
[About 90 percent deleted] This country's government is sick, really sick, to be reading our mail. Who in their right mind that is doing anything at all questionnable (even remotely odd) is using the mail system anyway? People are just not that stupid, are they? [Etc]
URL #1: http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2007/01/05/mail_cover/
Mary, , Age: 35
[About 90 percent deleted] This country's government is sick, really sick, to be reading our mail. Who in their right mind that is doing anything at all questionnable (even remotely odd) is using the mail system anyway? People are just not that stupid, are they? [Etc]
URL #1: http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2007/01/05/mail_cover/
Mary, , Age: 35
#2029
06/04/07
passports
I only want a passport for identification, that means that I don't have a travel itinerary or a letter to prove my need to travel. I'm not looking forward to the interrogation at the post office. What can I say to the [description deleted] at the post office to make him shut up and just give me my passport?
Jason, , Age: 36
I only want a passport for identification, that means that I don't have a travel itinerary or a letter to prove my need to travel. I'm not looking forward to the interrogation at the post office. What can I say to the [description deleted] at the post office to make him shut up and just give me my passport?
Jason, , Age: 36
Do NOT try to make him or her shut up! Be kind, friendly, and smile. Canada will soon require a passport from U.S. citizens. Surely now is a good time to prepare, is it not? Are you not THINKING of SOMEDAY popping up to vist our northern neighbor?
#2026
06/03/07
re: Sebastian's comment
Sebastian's suggestion regarding "erasing" picture files and then recovering them with the PhotoRec software was poor advice; he possibly mistyped when he used the word "erase." This method could work if, and only if, they were simply *deleted* and not "erased." If they are "erased" they are overwritten and are GONE. A simple deletion could be recovered, an erasure cannot be. He also mentioned the picture files being "encrypted," yet the PhotoRec software only recovers deleted PHOTOS with image extensions (.jpg, .gif, etc.) and would not recognize encrypted files for recovery. Any method of "hiding" personal information on a drive by simply deleting the contents (making them available for recovery later) is dangerous. Anything YOU are able to recover can ALSO be recovered by anyone else. A serious adversary would find this method of "hiding," information laughably amateur.
So as to not offer criticism without a solution, I should add that I always recommend the use of Truecrypt and encrypted drives that appear wiped with random data but have hidden volumes providing "plausible tenability." The Truecrypt forums are full of people ready and willing to help. It's not difficult, it's safe, free, open-source and a trusted encryption solution.
URL #1: http://www.truecrypt.org
Mike, , Age: 47
Sebastian's suggestion regarding "erasing" picture files and then recovering them with the PhotoRec software was poor advice; he possibly mistyped when he used the word "erase." This method could work if, and only if, they were simply *deleted* and not "erased." If they are "erased" they are overwritten and are GONE. A simple deletion could be recovered, an erasure cannot be. He also mentioned the picture files being "encrypted," yet the PhotoRec software only recovers deleted PHOTOS with image extensions (.jpg, .gif, etc.) and would not recognize encrypted files for recovery. Any method of "hiding" personal information on a drive by simply deleting the contents (making them available for recovery later) is dangerous. Anything YOU are able to recover can ALSO be recovered by anyone else. A serious adversary would find this method of "hiding," information laughably amateur.
So as to not offer criticism without a solution, I should add that I always recommend the use of Truecrypt and encrypted drives that appear wiped with random data but have hidden volumes providing "plausible tenability." The Truecrypt forums are full of people ready and willing to help. It's not difficult, it's safe, free, open-source and a trusted encryption solution.
URL #1: http://www.truecrypt.org
Mike, , Age: 47
#2025
06/03/07
Living on boat
Here is an article in The New York Times about a couple who lives on a boat - with the idea that they can just pick up and move whenever they want to.
URL #1: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/03/realestate/03habi.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
David, , Age: 42
Here is an article in The New York Times about a couple who lives on a boat - with the idea that they can just pick up and move whenever they want to.
URL #1: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/03/realestate/03habi.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
David, , Age: 42
#2023
06/03/07
Invisable Software and Data
One way to carry files through customs is to carry them erased in a seemingly empty USB drive or hard drive. Put the files on a drive, encrypted of course, and then erase them. The files are still there and can be recovered if you dont write over them and can be recovered by software that can be downloaded at the link below. There is other software available that do the same function.
URL #1: http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec
Sebastian, , Age: 57
One way to carry files through customs is to carry them erased in a seemingly empty USB drive or hard drive. Put the files on a drive, encrypted of course, and then erase them. The files are still there and can be recovered if you dont write over them and can be recovered by software that can be downloaded at the link below. There is other software available that do the same function.
URL #1: http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec
Sebastian, , Age: 57
#2022
06/03/07
Pagers
Can anyone suggest a place to pick up a pager? This morning I went to Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, Staples, and Best Buy. All the clerks looked at me like I was from the dark ages and told me that they didn't carry them.
Suggestions?
Wendy, , Age: 57
Can anyone suggest a place to pick up a pager? This morning I went to Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, Staples, and Best Buy. All the clerks looked at me like I was from the dark ages and told me that they didn't carry them.
Suggestions?
Wendy, , Age: 57
Google "pager" and "shipping."
#2020
06/02/07
drake 6-1-07 unclaimed money
Drake's comment is interesting. Anyone can look for their or anyone else's unclaimed money at your state's unclaimed money wedsite. The best site to start at is www.missingmoney.com. Here you can punch in your last name and lo & behold. You get listings of everyone with your last name. Possible relatives. You then can back up to the home page and go to links and drop down to "STATE SITES", click and you'll get a map of the USA. Click your state and enter your last name and see what she brings. I found money for me from, guess who? My employer who could't find me, even though I've worked for the same company for 35 years and have never moved! Amazing! I also found mucho funds for friends & relatives totaling over $10,000. And I didn't even ask for a %cut. It was fun searching, but took time. It took anywhere from 6 months to 18 months to get all the money from the state. Everyone has to fill out paperwork and submit ID. You can do it yourself, it's easy, just takes time. Use your first name or initial if you have a common last name
and what to narrow the search.
Good luck
jack, , Age: 68
Drake's comment is interesting. Anyone can look for their or anyone else's unclaimed money at your state's unclaimed money wedsite. The best site to start at is www.missingmoney.com. Here you can punch in your last name and lo & behold. You get listings of everyone with your last name. Possible relatives. You then can back up to the home page and go to links and drop down to "STATE SITES", click and you'll get a map of the USA. Click your state and enter your last name and see what she brings. I found money for me from, guess who? My employer who could't find me, even though I've worked for the same company for 35 years and have never moved! Amazing! I also found mucho funds for friends & relatives totaling over $10,000. And I didn't even ask for a %cut. It was fun searching, but took time. It took anywhere from 6 months to 18 months to get all the money from the state. Everyone has to fill out paperwork and submit ID. You can do it yourself, it's easy, just takes time. Use your first name or initial if you have a common last name
and what to narrow the search.
Good luck
jack, , Age: 68
#2018
06/02/07
Ask permission before using real names
I have no reason to become private other than that I no longer trust our "free" nation and am preparing for the unknown future and the horrors that it might hold. That said, I ordered HTBI and "Run a Business...", and I plan on ordering "Invisible Money".
While perusing this bulletin board, I see that a number of people are casually mention using family member names (aunts, uncles, cousins, children) when performing transactions. I just want to remind everyone that if they are going to use the name of a real person that they should GET PERMISSION. Several members of my family decided to take advantage of "first time" discount offers by using my name. The first I knew that this was happening was when I visited their homes on vacation and found their catalogs, boxes, etc in MY NAME.
I also found USPS mail intended for me (one from a university I had applied to and was awaiting word from) at their homes, which had been redirected to that address from my current address. Apparently a side affect of this fiasco was that the post office thought I moved back with my mother, and then followed a couple siblings to their homes. I have to wonder what other mail was incorrectly delivered? [Etc.]
Mary, , Age: 37
I have no reason to become private other than that I no longer trust our "free" nation and am preparing for the unknown future and the horrors that it might hold. That said, I ordered HTBI and "Run a Business...", and I plan on ordering "Invisible Money".
While perusing this bulletin board, I see that a number of people are casually mention using family member names (aunts, uncles, cousins, children) when performing transactions. I just want to remind everyone that if they are going to use the name of a real person that they should GET PERMISSION. Several members of my family decided to take advantage of "first time" discount offers by using my name. The first I knew that this was happening was when I visited their homes on vacation and found their catalogs, boxes, etc in MY NAME.
I also found USPS mail intended for me (one from a university I had applied to and was awaiting word from) at their homes, which had been redirected to that address from my current address. Apparently a side affect of this fiasco was that the post office thought I moved back with my mother, and then followed a couple siblings to their homes. I have to wonder what other mail was incorrectly delivered? [Etc.]
Mary, , Age: 37
#2015
06/01/07
How secure is the trailer?
[Edited. No e-mail address included.]
... I like the concept of the QT trailer, but ... when you leave the trailer in the morning, there's not a way to see enough beyond the door to know when you open it there's no stranger standing there...
mARY, , Age: 35
[Edited. No e-mail address included.]
... I like the concept of the QT trailer, but ... when you leave the trailer in the morning, there's not a way to see enough beyond the door to know when you open it there's no stranger standing there...
mARY, , Age: 35
With windows, you can see who is at the door. Further, peephole viewers can be installed in the front, back, or sides.
#2014
06/01/07
Max Rettele privacy case article
I found the following link re Case No. 06-605, Los Angeles County v. Max Rettele.
"Lovers of privacy rights will reject the Supremes' unbelievable disdain for the innocent victims of incompetent cops."
URL #1: http://www.uexpress.com/coveringthecourts/
Randy, , Age: late-40s
I found the following link re Case No. 06-605, Los Angeles County v. Max Rettele.
"Lovers of privacy rights will reject the Supremes' unbelievable disdain for the innocent victims of incompetent cops."
URL #1: http://www.uexpress.com/coveringthecourts/
Randy, , Age: late-40s
#2012
06/01/07
Re: Randy IA
Reference to Randy's question about how PI's find brokerage accounts. I don't know specifically, but it's very possible that social engineering is used.
An excellent book on the subject is The Art of Deception by the famous hacker Kevin Mitnick. I have been a militant privacy student for years and thought I was pretty saavy about the ways I could be duped. After reading this book, I felt like I was a novice at privacy. However, it was so detailed that I felt immensely more empowered with the knowledge--and afraid to ever say anything to another human being again for fear of how it might be used against me!
Note: I'm not affiliated with the book in any way--I was just really impressed by it and thought it would be helpful to my fellow privacy-lovers who were SERIOUS about understanding the threats to their privacy.
Also, privacy seekers should learn to do some social engineering/pre-texting themselves. For example, one commenter on this site was asking about private utilities in Texas. The way you find out is to come up with a cover story (if you're a woman, say you're being stalked or anybody can say they are victims of ID theft) then ask the questions you need to know--can I sign up without providing my ID info, etc. Learning this skill will allow you to ask the companies directly what you need to know. You just have to make them think you have a good reason for asking.
Jon, , Age: 42
Reference to Randy's question about how PI's find brokerage accounts. I don't know specifically, but it's very possible that social engineering is used.
An excellent book on the subject is The Art of Deception by the famous hacker Kevin Mitnick. I have been a militant privacy student for years and thought I was pretty saavy about the ways I could be duped. After reading this book, I felt like I was a novice at privacy. However, it was so detailed that I felt immensely more empowered with the knowledge--and afraid to ever say anything to another human being again for fear of how it might be used against me!
Note: I'm not affiliated with the book in any way--I was just really impressed by it and thought it would be helpful to my fellow privacy-lovers who were SERIOUS about understanding the threats to their privacy.
Also, privacy seekers should learn to do some social engineering/pre-texting themselves. For example, one commenter on this site was asking about private utilities in Texas. The way you find out is to come up with a cover story (if you're a woman, say you're being stalked or anybody can say they are victims of ID theft) then ask the questions you need to know--can I sign up without providing my ID info, etc. Learning this skill will allow you to ask the companies directly what you need to know. You just have to make them think you have a good reason for asking.
Jon, , Age: 42
#2010
06/01/07
Court Supports Invasion of Pivacy, Decency
Just as I was starting to absorb the shock of reading about the portable X-ray van I was close to cardiac arrest after reading in my local paper columnist James Kilpatrick's opinion of the recent Supreme Court ruling on a case from California (May 21; Case No. 06-605, Los Angeles County Vs. Max Retelle). Sorry I don't have
an immediate source. Maybe someone could help out with that.Anyway, check it out. But ready yourself.
Jack, , Age: 53
Just as I was starting to absorb the shock of reading about the portable X-ray van I was close to cardiac arrest after reading in my local paper columnist James Kilpatrick's opinion of the recent Supreme Court ruling on a case from California (May 21; Case No. 06-605, Los Angeles County Vs. Max Retelle). Sorry I don't have
an immediate source. Maybe someone could help out with that.Anyway, check it out. But ready yourself.
Jack, , Age: 53
#2009
06/01/07
Question about printable vs downloadable
What do you mean by "viewable online" meaning not printable? Does that mean you can't re-read it at your leisure off-line?
Niki, , Age: 39
What do you mean by "viewable online" meaning not printable? Does that mean you can't re-read it at your leisure off-line?
Niki, , Age: 39
Yes, of course you can read it offline. (You get a discount when you order the version that will not print out on a printer.)
#2008
06/01/07
Roadside Paranoia
In God we trust, All others we scan..... The Z Backscatter Van is one of many interesting items on the road these days... especially around bridges, airports, border crossings, Federal buildings, and shipping ports to name a few. If you follow the link below, you can watch the company commercial for this nifty van with x-ray vision.
It should also give privacy-minded folks pause. Does this mean we've given permission for a VERY intrusive, though passive, search just because we've driven near certain locations? What health repercussions can we expect?
URL #1: http://www.as-e.com/products_solutions/zbv.asp
Drake, , Age: 31
In God we trust, All others we scan..... The Z Backscatter Van is one of many interesting items on the road these days... especially around bridges, airports, border crossings, Federal buildings, and shipping ports to name a few. If you follow the link below, you can watch the company commercial for this nifty van with x-ray vision.
It should also give privacy-minded folks pause. Does this mean we've given permission for a VERY intrusive, though passive, search just because we've driven near certain locations? What health repercussions can we expect?
URL #1: http://www.as-e.com/products_solutions/zbv.asp
Drake, , Age: 31
#2007
06/01/07
Barb Re: PI has contacted me
JJLuna says: "There are legitimate investigators who track down unclaimed money and offer to split 50-50 with the beneficiaries."
This is true. Look at the documentation they've sent you. Is there a license number on the letterhead? Look up the business name or the license number at this web site link below.
...
After doing this, send an email to:
Florida Department of Financial Services
Unclaimed Property Bureau
200 E. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0358
Phone: 850-413-5555
Toll Free: 888-258-2253
Fax: 850-413-3017
Email: funclaim@fldfs.com
URL #1: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/access/individual.html
Drake, , Age: 31
JJLuna says: "There are legitimate investigators who track down unclaimed money and offer to split 50-50 with the beneficiaries."
This is true. Look at the documentation they've sent you. Is there a license number on the letterhead? Look up the business name or the license number at this web site link below.
...
After doing this, send an email to:
Florida Department of Financial Services
Unclaimed Property Bureau
200 E. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0358
Phone: 850-413-5555
Toll Free: 888-258-2253
Fax: 850-413-3017
Email: funclaim@fldfs.com
URL #1: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/access/individual.html
Drake, , Age: 31
#2005
05/31/07
re: Christopher & car insurance
It is common practice for an insurance company to do a credit check and base there quote on your credit score along with the item you are insuring. I dont know of any company that will bind a policy without your SS#. Good Luck
blake, , Age: 27
It is common practice for an insurance company to do a credit check and base there quote on your credit score along with the item you are insuring. I dont know of any company that will bind a policy without your SS#. Good Luck
blake, , Age: 27
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