Linda - It's not my area of expertise.  I was posting this as an announcement for people to check it out.  Some of what I would like to say based on what I learned today might have some company trying to sue me since I couldn't back it up...it would only be hearsay for me to throw it out there.  My suggestion for you would be to call Anthony at the numbers I provided.  Tell him you read about him on my my blog, that will make his day!  I told him I would put it on my blog if I had time.

After reading over my blog this morning, I realize now that there is one very important point that I should have included which I learned in my conversation with the gentleman I mentioned.

He said that if someone steals your identity and uses it to open accounts in your name, he said that by law, you have two months to report it.  Otherwise, you will face a very long uphill battle trying to clear your name, which can take years to accomplish.  I've heard many horror stories to this effect.  I didn't know we had but such a short time to deal with this problem.

There are solutions...so call him if you would like more information.  I spent two hours on the phone with him Friday.  I'm quite impressed with his service and am considering adding it to my business.  Identity theft is becoming a huge problem, and there are things we can do to protect ourselves.  But we must know how people are getting our identities, and how we can properly monitor the situation.  In my opinion, this is "must know" information for everyone.

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Hi Ellie.  I read your post about your misfortune.  That's gotta really stink.  People who steal are real low-life in my book.  They must be too lazy to work, why else would they steal?  So sorry about what happened.  I was a victim once, and it is a lousy feeling to have someone steal something.  I was in DC visiting my father many years ago, and the creeps stole my toolbox, and used the tools to steal my battery too.  Rather than take the wires loose with the tools though, they just cut the wires.  If they would have wiggled the wires, they would have found that they weren't tight....idiots.

Considering they got your personal information, you could easily wind up being a victim of Identity Theft.  Maybe that's what the creep was looking for, maybe not, but why take chances?  Give Anthony a call, tell him what happened and see what he tells you.  Decide for yourself if his service is worth it to you.  I had a good talk with him on Friday, and I think he can help.  Tell him I sent you!

I met him through another networking site, and I was the one to call him as he also works with the same company I do that helps to save homes from foreclosure, only he is in a different state.  I think you will like him.  He is also a minister as well as a financial counselor.  He has a number of different services he provides to help people, and protecting their identity is just one of them.   Best of luck to you.

Chuck, sorry to hear that you were one of the victims.  Ouch, that must have hurt.  It's bound to alter your life in many ways.  I've had several conversations with the gentleman I mentioned in my blog, and the more I look at this problem, the more I feel that I am going to add this service to my business.  There is just way too many crooks out there hurting people, and the more of us who get out there and spread the word about how we can protect ourselves, the better.  I hope everything has worked out for the best for you Churck!