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Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ
If you're worried about that kind of information why not do a family trust? Depending on the state you have to announce your trust in a publication of a certain size. Just make sure to find a publication that is not on the Internet. I've yet to find any leading information on the net about mine and well, more then a few people would like to have a private conversation with me.. <grin>
Also, what I highly suggest if you already have great credit? A congressional law was passed 2006 due to all the ID theft, you're now able to lock your credit from everyone inquiring from the big three. Obviously something you don't want to do if you're trying to build credit, but I soon noticed CC, bank loan offers, FA's, charities, as junk mail just became nonresistant over night. Meaning, I only kept 2 CC, both Amex, paid of the rest, and then locked my credit as I've NEVER had my credit ID stolen. To unlock your credit simply send a downloadable form with your info and $10 per agency.
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Excellent advice for the readers ... JHC. Assets have been placed in trusts years ago. Credit data at all three CRBs locked down, and I am also using 2 cards only.
Regardless there are attempts to separate me from my $ on average 2x yearly.
While in Mexico (ATMs only),
someone attempted to buy an airline ticket to the Philippines from Australia. In Greece (used at restaurants/hotels) someone was charging misc expenses in Turkey, and two months ago in EU (ATMs only) someone purchased $700 USD in fuel at a petrol/gas station. What were they driving ... a Semi? What do I do to minimize the risks? I announce in advance to the banks, which exact country I will be in next and which days, and misc charges are capped at $500 USD per day.
I encourage others reading this, to contribute their stories and advice. It serves as a reminder that we can do more to protect ourselves.