tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33299133882312217662023-11-15T08:54:17.552-08:00Energy PressChange the World.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329913388231221766.post-69109753326260412642013-01-05T21:18:00.000-08:002013-01-05T21:18:34.357-08:00Very Angry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm a failure. I'm trying so hard and yet I'm bit by bit making things better. But I desperately need wisdom because without it I am messing everything up. Communication is the key. I am trying to earn some money online and I am failing horribly. I am trying to find the means by which I can support myself financially and even help Forbes out, and even he is failing.<br />
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The real problem is lack of communication and lack of structure on my part. Communication is important no doubt and avoiding communication is financial suicide. But my real problem is the reason why I am not making money online and that is lack of definition. I have all these traffic servers I am using and yet I have no product to sell (I really do, its called Satellite Direct) but for sure the real money is in providing some kind of service. That's why I've been trying to make this PLR website where I just give a membership access to a bunch of ebooks I got off NMVT but I have all these other website I am trying to promote like Network Marketing VT and that is some sort of failure according to what people are saying. It's just a bunch of videos and ebooks that costs 99 dollars a month, which is ridiculously priced. I need something else. Network Marketing is a flop. I need to make a service myself. At this point I am stuck selling Satellite Direct unless I can figure out where to invest my time. -----------------
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329913388231221766.post-54241705326331154922012-03-28T19:57:00.000-07:002012-03-28T19:57:02.729-07:00Think You Are Safe From Identity Theft? Think Again.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span id="internal-source-marker_0.850617723306641" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Paul Allen is one of the richest men in the world. He, along with Bill Gates helped co-found the billion dollar Microsoft Enterprise. In January 2012, Paul Allen called Citibank and requested an address change from his Seattle, WA account to his Pittsburg, PA home. On March 26, three days later, Paul Allen called Citibank again and asked for a new debit card to be sent to Pittsburg because he lost his old card. Paul Allen then attempted to transfer 15,000 dollars using Western Union to help pay off a 658 dollar loan on his Armed Forces bank account (Pennell, 2012). Paul Allen, the real Paul Allen, was never involved. In fact, Paul Allen was unaware that he changed his address at all. Just recently, about a week ago, I got a call from my stepfather. He asks me how my day was, and then asks me a blunt question: “Did you or anyone you know file for income taxes this year? Because I just got off the phone with my tax agent and he tells me you have already filed for income taxes.” I told him no. Identity theft can strike us all and we need to be protected. As you can see, in my case and in Mr. Allen’s, we have been victims. How safe are you? Today I am going to present you with methods ID thieves use, how you can protect yourself, and what to do if you have been a victim.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So what exactly is ID theft?</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I. ID theft is the obtaining of another’s personal, financial information in order to commit fraud.</span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A. ID theft is the fastest-growing crime in the US affecting 10 million of Americans (Canton, 2006).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">B. Costs billions dollars a year in expenses and time lost (Canton, 2006).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">C. Young, 18-24, and well-to-do (over $75k/yr) are the most targeted (McMillan, 2006)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">D. Some common methods include:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1. dumpster diving</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2. skimming (storing credit card data AKA phony ATM machine)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3. Phishing (posers)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4. change of address</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>5. Stealing wallet or mail</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>6. False pretense (calling bank, school to get info). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">E. Thieves can create bank accounts, get loans, get a job, buy a house, get a new ID, get arrested, pay for utility bills all under your name. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">F. Thinking about reselling your Android phone or Windows XP computer? Even though you delete your files containing important information, data traces can still be exploited (Netburn, 2012).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">G. Children are being targetted. Easier to create an fake ID using a child’s info (Schoenrock, 2012).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Ten percent of children’s social security number used by someone else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. 51 times more likely to be a victim.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So how can we protect ourselves?</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">II. Awareness is the most important weapon you have.</span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 58.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: -22.5pt;">
<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get a shredder</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (or burn).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">B. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Protect your social security number</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Don’t carry your card with you and don’t write it down on a piece of paper in your wallet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Not everybody needs your SS#. Ask if you can opt out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">C. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do not give your personal information to everybody</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Know who you are dealing with. Be aware of phishers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">D. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Secure your documents at home</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Use a bank vault if you do not feel safe leaving it at home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">E. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Never click on a link from an email you do not know.</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Solicitation emails are a major source of phishing scams and malware. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">F. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Computer protection is a must</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Don’t sell your Android phones or Computers running lower than Windows 7. If you are going to, make sure you destroy the hard-drive (Netburn, 2012).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Make your password difficult.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Firewall and Scanner up-to-date</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>a. AVG - free service at home</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>b. McAfee</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>c. Norton</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">G. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Check your credit report. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Law mandates one free report every year from </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">AnnualCreditReport.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">H. Inspect your documents</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1. When bills are</span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> delayed or do not arrive</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2.</span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Unrecognized </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">purchases</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Denials</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on loans, credit cards, accounts</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Changes</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on your billing info</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">D. Consider getting identity theft insurance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1. LifeLock</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2. Equifax</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Protecting yourself against identity theft is a must, but what happens if you are a victim?</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">III. Defend your identity the second you suspect it is happening.</span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most people do not find out they are victims</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> until (Federal Trade Commission, 2012):</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1. You apply for a loan and it is </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">denied</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> because of a problem in your credit history</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2. You get</span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> bill collectors </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">calling you to pay off a loan you never asked for</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3. You get </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">mail</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> telling you of a house or car you own and need to pay for</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">E. If you are a victim, contact one of these companies and ask to be placed on </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fraud Alert</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, toll free 90 alert. You only need to call one (Federal Trade Commission, 2012).</span></div>
<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742)</span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Equifax: 1-800-525-6285</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">F. Contact the </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">security or fraud department</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> of each company involved</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1. Keep documents of all conversations</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2. Ask for written follow-up on all decisions made</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3. Follow-up in writing</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">G. File a </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">police report</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">H. Report the ID theft to the </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Federal Trade Commission</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1. By phone: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338) or TTY, 1-866-653-4261</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2. Online: http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I. Educate your children.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Paul Allen is not exempt from ID theft. And remember that neither are you. You are all young, bright, and optimistic, even those of you who are more seasoned in life can benefit from what you have learned today. The chances that you could be a victim is 5% (Canton, 2006). That may seem miniscule, but today, with the growing rate of ignorance and the sophistication of ID theft techniques being used, it will pay you in the long run to be aware of your financial and personal blueprint in this modernized, technologically advanced society we live in. Be aware of your blueprint: it’s just a few numbers and addresses but in the wrong hands it’s a completely new person and the consequences is your responsibility. Be empowered.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">References:</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: -31.5pt;">
<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Canton, J. (2006). The extreme future: the top trends that will reshape the world in the next 20 years. New York, NY: Penguin Books.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Federal Trade Commission. (2012). </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">About identity theft.</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Retrieved from: </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft//consumers/about-identity-theft.html</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">McMillan, R. (2006, Apr 3) How common is identity theft? </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">IDG News</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Retrieved from: </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.pcworld.com/article/125291/how_common_is_identity_theft.html</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Netburn, D. (2012, March 23). McAfee identity theft expert on which devices are safe to resell. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Los Angeles Times.</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Retrieved from: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-how-to-sell-a-used-computer-expert-20120322,0,6300325.story</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pennell, R. (2012, March 27). Microsoft co-founder Allen’s identity stolen. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Today News</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Retrieved from: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/46872495/ns/today-today_news/t/microsoft-co-founder-allen-has-identity-stolen/#.T3NgumGm9-c</span></div>
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.850617723306641" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Schoenrock, P. (2012, March 26). Protecting the innocent: the basics of child identity theft. Retrieved from: </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://blog.equifax.com/credit/protecting-the-innocent-the-basics-of-child-identity-theft/</span></b></div>
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