Gary Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 19 minutes ago, davewyo said: Being uninitiated in the ways of the dark web, I have to assume that the hackers attached a thingy to the Equifax system that will be feeding them SS#s for years to come. I wouldn't doubt that Experion and Trans Union have been hacked as well. They are either unaware of it, or they are hiding it until they can cash out their stock. It's just the way it is when you live in a society that insists on putting vital information on the most insecure place I can imagine (The Internet). Whatta ya gonna do? I'll guess I'll just have to do damage control on my credit report when the bastages work their nefarious magic. Yeah, believe it or not, Indiana used to automatically use your SSN as your drivers license number unless you specifically asked them to not use it. Can you believe that crap? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, Gary said: Yeah, believe it or not, Indiana used to automatically use your SSN as your drivers license number unless you specifically asked them to not use it. Can you believe that crap? They asked if I wanted on mine at 16 and I asked them if they were nuts. I don't think the clerk liked that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 1 minute ago, C Shaffer said: They asked if I wanted on mine at 16 and I asked them if they were nuts. I don't think the clerk liked that. Yeah, I know that is going back a long time, but they did the same thing to me. I flat out told them that a SSN number cannot be used for any other purpose and not for any type of ID. They looked at me like I had 3 heads growing out of my shoulders. This was in the early 80s! How insane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 I was impacted my wife wasn't but you get to inroll in their protection program either way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted September 10, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Here is something most of you are a long way away from, but you are not supposed to carry you Medicare card in your wallet. If you lose your wallet the person who finds it has you SSN which is on your card. They recommend that you only take it with you to a doctor or other health care place the first time you go there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 21 minutes ago, Chet said: I was impacted my wife wasn't but you get to inroll in their protection program either way. Interesting that your wife got a "no impact" reply from the site. I guess it's good that they are not just telling everyone that they are compromised and should get the free protection. It seems to indicate that they may know which SS#s were effected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just Bob Posted September 10, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, davewyo said: Interesting that your wife got a "no impact" reply from the site. I got the "no impact" reply also, not sure I believe, but honestly, if they want my ID they can have it, and my bills... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 23 minutes ago, Just Bob said: I got the "no impact" reply also, not sure I believe, but honestly, if they want my ID they can have it, and my bills... I appreciate the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 But, should I fill out the detailed info for the insurance? Is it legit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 I am growing more suspicious that this "breach" is just a fake news story, leaked to drive folks into their 'identity theft prote tion' racket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 20 minutes ago, wtnhighlander said: I am growing more suspicious that this "breach" is just a fake news story, leaked to drive folks into their 'identity theft prote tion' racket. This day and age thats the way we think because of everything around us. But on the other hand being on of three companies that handle credit rating services and pulling a stunt like that and then be found out, I think there would be some serious hell to be paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 You might not want to sign up for the free service offered by Equifax. The fine print on the click through contract says that you can't sue Equifax. Equifax says that it just applies to a suit against the identity protection service if your identity gets stolen, but the contract is legally binding and the announcement from the Equifax PR department is not. My guess is that there will be a class action suit, Equifax will pay millions of dollars, and each affected person will receive less than $50. But, if you get your identity stolen you might want to sue for real money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 So how did the big three get my info in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 It's a reciprical agreement with the business that use their services. Your landlord or mortgage holder, credit cards, banks, utilities etc all report your activity. From the point of view of the businesses, it's a win/win cooperation. If they all report what they know about you, they can all benefit from the information. And, every time you apply for something that asks your age, income, etc, it's probably going to the big three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Believe it or not when my wife and I filed our taxes this year the CPA at the tax service we use informed us that they had been compromised and referred us to Equifax to monitor our SS numbers for suspicious activity. This was also supposed to make sure any suspicious activity wouldn't effect our credit rating. Gee THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, Lester Burnham said: The bearings on my flush trim bit went out in a blaze of glory. Yikes! She let the smoke out! Did it mess up the cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Impressive that you recorded the moment of destruction ! Hitting a 18 gauge brad with a router makes a far more dramatic light show DAMHIK . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 39 minutes ago, Lester Burnham said: I haven't heard that since I was first tinkering with electronics. lol I can't remember what I fried, but the guy helping me said, "Look, you let the smoke out!" haha Yeah, definitely an electronics phrase. I've been watching AvE and Big Clive on y-tube. I'm kind of addicted to YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 I'm hoping that in the new choices we have now in the reactions box, that the "heart" is for like and not for affection? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Rocker is currently running a special where you get a free pair of boxers with purchase of flush trim bit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, K Cooper said: I'm hoping that in the new choices we have now in the reactions box, that the "heart" is for like and not for affection? The heart is for love the old guys like you and Richard, but only a mere like for the rest of us! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 17 minutes ago, K Cooper said: I'm hoping that in the new choices we have now in the reactions box, that the "heart" is for like and not for affection? I'll probably look these up in urban dictionary just to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted September 12, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 13 minutes ago, Woodenskye said: The heart is for love the old guys like you and Richard, but only a mere like for the rest of us! I went skim boarding behind an ATM, er uh, ATV two weeks ago in my front yard! That ain't old! 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 1 hour ago, K Cooper said: I went skim boarding behind an ATM, er uh, ATV two weeks ago in my front yard! That ain't old! No it isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 1 hour ago, K Cooper said: I went skim boarding behind an ATM, er uh, ATV two weeks ago in my front yard! That ain't old! Might be a little stupid and un-safe but not old. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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