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I can't say I've been a victim of modern Identity Theft. You know, stealing my personal information and building credit accounts, leavng me to pick up the pieces.
I can tell you I was walking down a street in Gatlinburg Tennessee when I was stopped by the local police. After running a check on me, they discovered that I was simultaneously racking up a long string of DUI's all across Texas AND being reported as a child molester in the Pacific Northwest!
I had been both places, but it was kind of impossible for me to be BOTH of those places AND be walking down the street in Gatlinburg!
Believe you me, that was an interesting encounter (to say the least!).
Since founding with ArmadilloDollar.com I have heard some good ones!
An 87 year young woman was hit for over $5,000. After five years and untold suffering, she still had not received her refund from the credit agency.
Another, a mother, reported her daughter had been hit for a like amount on her first credit card.
the interesting similarity is that NEITHER of these ladies had EVER USED THEIR CARDS! The elderly woman (God bless her soul) had never even removed it from the envelope it was delivered in.
Here, as the founder of the group, all I want is for you guys to share what your experiences have been like with this.
1) Have you been a victim?
2) Do you know a victim?
3) What's it feel like?
4) What had you done to prevent it?
5) What do you recommend to others?
Anyway, that's what this is about. Feel free to ramble, although you might keep in mind our ever-decreasing attention span! Be descriptive, be polite, be informative.
My heartiest recommendation is you learn about what's at risk. I refer you to my identity theft checklist and resource page at www.ArmadilloDollar.com. There's as good a starting point as any.

I'll say God bless you on this beautiful day wherever you are and remember: Whatever you can dream, you can do!

Ron Hatton
ArmadilloDollar.com