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From: Valorie Zimmerman <>
Subject: Re: [LO] STOLEN IDENTITIES AND GENEALOGY
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2002 22:08:48 -0800
References: <a5.221715d6.298cd5ff@aol.com>


Most identity thieves use information that people themselves leave
around, like the carbons from their credit-card impressions, or the
credit card applications in the trash. I have never heard of a single
case of identity thieves using online info that is available for free,
to commit a crime. I'm not saying it has never happened, but I've never
heard of it.

Valorie


wrote:
>
> Hi Gang:
>
> Does anyone know if the below is correct and worth sending to one's lists? I
> was send the information, long version through a list and then from email
> friends who are quite upset. I went to that site and couldn't find me and
> was happy.
>
> Simi Sandi
>
> << The website is www.anybirthday.com
>
> This website has your name, zip code and birthday. Your birth date is a
>
> helpful tool for criminals to steal your identity. >>

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