Please don't tell me that you sent off your Social Security number and personal information to some anonymous online job posting.
Oh my gosh, please don't tell me you did that.
Seriously, if you've found a job listing that you're really, really interested in and it was in an online classified like craigslist.org -- run!
These days, it's really hard to tell the oblivious from the scammers. There are some real job postings out there, but if they want you to submit all your personal information before you even know who they really are, the odds are against you.
With your SSN, name, address, date of birth, and heaven forbid your bank information, a scammer can rob you and you may not even know it.
At least, not until the IRS says, "Hey, you were working two states away and we want the tax from that income!"
Not until the computer company finally contacts you and says, "Hey, we had a heck of a time tracking you down. We want the money for that computer you ordered online. You know, the one you bought with instant credit..."
Or, true story, until the apartment manager looks at you funny after seeing your application and asks for a picture ID. Because you ALREADY LIVE THERE! At least, according to his records...
Identity theft is no joke!
Don't fall for the BULL DROPPINGS. Wait to give your personal information until you've had a real interview. Like, in person even!
Showing posts with label identity theft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label identity theft. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
There's A Warrant Out For Your Arrest!
Oh my, the scammers just work and work at trying to separate you from your identity.
Just this week a co-worker sent me an e-mail to verify. Sadly, it's a real one.
Someone calls you on the phone and tells you that they're calling from the courthouse and that you have a warrant out for your arrest because (get this!) you missed JURY DUTY!
"But I didn't miss jury duty, I didn't get a notice."
"Well, I'm going to have to verify this, it will just take a few minutes. I'll look you up. What's your social security number and birth date?"
BING BING BING!
There's the operative word, they want your SSN!
First, the courts and the jury duty staff DO NOT call you! Not going to happen, there's not enough time in the day to call up every person who no-shows for jury duty. (Sad, but true.)
Second, they would NEVER, EVER, EVER ask you for your SSN.
A fool and his money -- and identity -- are soon parted.
Don't be a fool, don't fall for the BULL DROPPINGS!
From www.snopes.com: http://www.snopes.com/fraud/identity/juryduty.asp
Just this week a co-worker sent me an e-mail to verify. Sadly, it's a real one.
Someone calls you on the phone and tells you that they're calling from the courthouse and that you have a warrant out for your arrest because (get this!) you missed JURY DUTY!
"But I didn't miss jury duty, I didn't get a notice."
"Well, I'm going to have to verify this, it will just take a few minutes. I'll look you up. What's your social security number and birth date?"
BING BING BING!
There's the operative word, they want your SSN!
First, the courts and the jury duty staff DO NOT call you! Not going to happen, there's not enough time in the day to call up every person who no-shows for jury duty. (Sad, but true.)
Second, they would NEVER, EVER, EVER ask you for your SSN.
A fool and his money -- and identity -- are soon parted.
Don't be a fool, don't fall for the BULL DROPPINGS!
From www.snopes.com: http://www.snopes.com/fraud/identity/juryduty.asp
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Oh My, This Scam Will Spread Like Wildfire!
Oh, no, I just read this article and realized that this scam is going to spread like wildfire! http://www.hometownsource.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11852:latest-phishing-scam-hooks-businesses-customers&catid=1:latest
It's slightly more complicated for the scammer, but it looks like it will be a very lucrative scam for the ID thieves who are targeting car dealerships and their customers.
Once more, if ANYONE calls you, asking for your credit card numbers, bank information, Social Security number or any other personal or financial information, DON'T fall for the BULL DROPPINGS!
The bank has your information, they don't need you to "verify" a darn thing. If it's a store or other retail/Internet source, tell them you have to look it up and call them back. DO NOT use the number they gave you. Either walk in to the store and ask to speak to the manager or look up the correct number and call your credit card directly.
You really, really can't be too careful, the scammers are getting more and more creative every day!
It's slightly more complicated for the scammer, but it looks like it will be a very lucrative scam for the ID thieves who are targeting car dealerships and their customers.
Once more, if ANYONE calls you, asking for your credit card numbers, bank information, Social Security number or any other personal or financial information, DON'T fall for the BULL DROPPINGS!
The bank has your information, they don't need you to "verify" a darn thing. If it's a store or other retail/Internet source, tell them you have to look it up and call them back. DO NOT use the number they gave you. Either walk in to the store and ask to speak to the manager or look up the correct number and call your credit card directly.
You really, really can't be too careful, the scammers are getting more and more creative every day!
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