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Posted by Virus Guy on April 15, 2007, 10:38 am
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Phil Weldon wrote:
> There are a number of ways your name, credit card number,
> and card code can be stolen that have nothing to do with
> computers.
Your name, card expiry date, card number, and 3-digit security code
are all visible on the card.
How do they get the billing address?
Does the billing address show up on a computer screen at, say a
restaurant, or hotel?
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Posted by Phil Weldon on April 15, 2007, 12:03 pm
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'Virus Guy' wrote, in part:
> Your name, card expiry date, card number, and 3-digit security code
> are all visible on the card.
>
> How do they get the billing address?
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Good question: "How do they get the billing address?"
Good answer; with the 'White Pages' on the internet. Name in, address &
telephone number out. Works for Canada and the US.
Scary, isn't it?
Phil Weldon
> Phil Weldon wrote:
>
>> There are a number of ways your name, credit card number,
>> and card code can be stolen that have nothing to do with
>> computers.
>
> Your name, card expiry date, card number, and 3-digit security code
> are all visible on the card.
>
> How do they get the billing address?
>
> Does the billing address show up on a computer screen at, say a
> restaurant, or hotel?
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Posted by Slarty on April 15, 2007, 7:36 pm
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> Good answer; with the 'White Pages' on the internet. Name in, address &
> telephone number out. Works for Canada and the US.
The majority of people here are ex-directory, and the numbers seem to be
growing. Telephone directories seem slimmer to me now than they used to be.
Cheers,
Roy
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Posted by Slarty on April 16, 2007, 12:30 pm
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> When telemarketers call, and I pick up and say "hello?", they
> immediately say "hello - Mr. Public!" and I immediately say "sorry,
> you've got the wrong number" and hang up.
I can, and do on the very rare occasion that we get one, threaten them with
prosecution. Not an idle threat, and they know it.I also registered with
the telephone Preference Service. Both that, and the ex-directory listing,
cost nothing extra.
Cheers,
Roy
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Posted by Offbreed on April 15, 2007, 9:34 am
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> I would appreciate any advice and answers to my questions above?
Random theft of /your/ info is easier to prevent than targeted theft,
but random theft of /someone's/ info is easier than targeted theft. Your
info could have gotten in the wrong hands many different ways, either
random or targeted.
What happened?:
Fake subscriptions leave too much a trail for thieves to risk, but are a
favorite for jokes and attacks. You have any dumb assed relatives or
neighbors? Recent divorce or break up? Obnoxious jerks at work?
If someone ordered it for personal use, then what was ordered will
provide clues. If it was ordered to bug you, then consider who is likely
to think up that sort of trick.
You mentioned a daughter, have you checked with her? She have a new
boyfriend/girlfriend? (Aside from other motivations, controller types
sometimes try to force a fight between their victims and the victims'
families, and that's a bitch to counter.) Got any other kids?
Has anyone in your household changed personality recently? You need
specialized advice for dealing with that.
Of course, a "net nanny" type could be "teaching you a lesson" about
credit card security, and be a complete stranger.
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