Heck Of A Way To End A Holiday Weekend

[Terrierman]

I think I need to invent an ID protection program protector.

[ness]

Reinsurance. 

[Terrierman]

1 hour ago, ness said:

Reinsurance. 

Are you trying to say in bank speak that somebody already invented it?  Crap.

[bfishn]

3 hours ago, Terrierman said:

I think I need to invent an ID protection program protector.

Easier just to not subscribe. Is it worse to have a $5K cruise charged to your card that you can reverse with a phone call, or autodraft $49.95/mo for "protection" that requires the same response on your part in case of an event? After ~25 years of paying Norton and the like, I've decided that I'd have been better off without it.

I've had ID fraud attempts. They're like home invasions in that you feel violated, and your window of trust narrows proportionately. While I smacked 'em down, they get enough successes to make it pay, so it continues.

I'm hoping someone that matters will notice that SS numbers can no longer be the de facto priority ID. At least 60% of everyone online and 40% of those not, already have a complete digital "you" available for pennies. It gives me some satisfaction knowing the whales have more to worry about than I do.

I

[Terrierman]

6 minutes ago, bfishn said:

Easier just to not subscribe. Is it worse to have a $2K cruise charged to your card that you can reverse with a phone call, or autodraft $49.95/mo for "protection" that requires the same response on your part in case of an event? After ~25 years of paying Norton and the like, I've decided that I'd have been better off without it.

I've had ID fraud attempts. They're like home invasions in that you feel violated, and your window of trust narrows proportionately. While I smacked 'em down, they get enough successes to make it pay, so it continues.

I'm hoping someone that matters will notice that SS numbers can no longer be the de facto priority ID. At least 60% of everyone online and 50% of those not, already have a complete digital "you" available for pennies. It gives me some satisfaction knowing the whales have more to worry about than I do.

I

I'm not a very good target.  No debts, assets protected by a trust, credit cards only (or cash) and one bank where I know the staff.  The ID theft protection program I have is a freebie from a site that had my data and got hacked.  That'll make you wonder.  

I'm more of the "What, me worry?" crowd.  

[jdmidwest]

20 minutes ago, Terrierman said:

I'm not a very good target.  No debts, assets protected by a trust, credit cards only (or cash) and one bank where I know the staff.  The ID theft protection program I have is a freebie from a site that had my data and got hacked.  That'll make you wonder.  

I'm more of the "What, me worry?" crowd.  

Do you pay any bills online or have auto pay on anything?  Do you order anything online?  Do you check your email?

All good ways for them to horn in on your action.

I always seem to order stuff from reputable vendors online or Ebay, pay with Paypal and have that extra buffer zone.  But I needed a locking Mailbox to keep the mail thiefs at bay, and I did a search and chose one that seemed legit.  Now, 5 months later, I just received my complete credit notice on my bank card from the Wang Chung scam that popped up in my Duck Duck Go search.  Dam Chinards.

[Terrierman]

4 hours ago, jdmidwest said:

Do you pay any bills online or have auto pay on anything?  Do you order anything online?  Do you check your email?

All good ways for them to horn in on your action.

I always seem to order stuff from reputable vendors online or Ebay, pay with Paypal and have that extra buffer zone.  But I needed a locking Mailbox to keep the mail thiefs at bay, and I did a search and chose one that seemed legit.  Now, 5 months later, I just received my complete credit notice on my bank card from the Wang Chung scam that popped up in my Duck Duck Go search.  Dam Chinards.

No, but the Pony Express guy comes on Tuesday and Friday.

[jdmidwest]

6 hours ago, Terrierman said:

No, but the Pony Express guy comes on Tuesday and Friday.

You have to watch out for horse traders...

[oneshot 1]

On 9/4/2024 at 7:30 AM, Terrierman said:

What kind of drugs were you when you posted this nonsense?

You probably need to learn to read. Sober and working. 

oneshot 

[oneshot 1]

On 9/4/2024 at 4:38 PM, Flysmallie said:

As a heavy metal photographer I speak fluent edible. But I have no idea what he’s talking about. 

Very simple I got word someone hung themselves.

Ok  that's simple. 

Next find out it's the same guy my son took to court because he molested my Granddaughter.

Ok seems simple enough.

His Girlfriend cut him down before he died.

Sounds simple seems he was lucky.

Seen him driving down the road. 

Well obviously not dead.

Simple he couldn't drive if he was dead. 

HOA said if they lose in court we will lose our HOA.

Simple to understand and not your problem so it don't matter if you can't understand. 

oneshot