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Is it ok to cut some digits from the front-face of a credit/debit card?
I'm a European expat living in Asia. I usually hide my credit card at my apartment. However, I'm a bit scared about losing it when I carry it (wallet robbed or lost).
That's why I already scrubbed ...
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If an ATM is stolen, how easy can the personal information of the users be recovered?
ATMs get occasionally stolen. How easy would be for the thiefs to retieve the PINs and other information of the users that have previously used the ATM? Is there a periodic wipe of all ...
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How do I deal with companies that call and ask for personal information?
Several times I get a phone call from a company- my bank, utility companies etc. Many times they are just cold calling me, but once or twice they were calling for legitimate reasons (ie, something to ...
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How can I catch an Instant Messenger Identity Thief?
Here is the scheme.
The identity thief logs in as my American friend in the instant messaging program QQ. (Did he steal her password or use some other exploit? I don't know.)
The thief contact's ...
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How can I limit the consequences of a possible future identity theft?
I am curious about how I can limit the consequences of an identity theft. I see a lot of discussion and advice about managing passwords securely or blocking malware. But what if it happens?
What if ...
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what is the use of stolen personal details?
What can hackers do with personal information that includes this: First name, last name, snail mail address, mobile phone number and email address?
