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Old 08-09-2012, 09:47 AM
 
Location: NW Indiana
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I always use this site when I need a password - Security Guide for Windows - Random Password Generator

Strongest generator I've ever used. Beats using the same password for everything.
Thanks for the bonus Tip, Quert!

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Old 08-09-2012, 09:52 AM
 
Location: NW Indiana
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Great info Pam. This having to give out your Social Security Number has gotten out of control. A great ID theft problem. I was at Sears last week and for a $16.00 credit card purchase they wanted to see my Social Security Number. I told them @#$%&# where to go and left the store.

Here's an interesting and informative article on the use of your Social Security Number:
When are Social Security numbers required? - Business - Consumer news - ConsumerMan - NBCNews.com
That's a really good article, nitram. I suggest everyone read it.

Gee, I remember the days when many people had their social security numbers printed on their checks, and when my state had them printed on our driver's licenses. That was only about 20 years ago. Times sure have changed.

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Old 08-09-2012, 10:02 AM
 
Location: SW France
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Excellent tips Pam!!!
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Old 08-09-2012, 10:27 AM
 
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Great info Pam. This having to give out your Social Security Number has gotten out of control. A great ID theft problem. I was at Sears last week and for a $16.00 credit card purchase they wanted to see my Social Security Number. I told them @#$%&# where to go and left the store.

Here's an interesting and informative article on the use of your Social Security Number:
When are Social Security numbers required? - Business - Consumer news - ConsumerMan - NBCNews.com
That is a good link and I'm passing it on to friends! Thanks nitram!
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Old 08-09-2012, 10:45 AM
 
Location: Chicago area
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We've done all of that and we only have one credit card. I check the receipts against the bill every month. We only use pay pal if we buy on the internet and yet our card was compromised. It was only six dollars but imagine six dollars a month for years if I hadn't caught it. If there's an ill there's a way and the cyber thieves are getting more sophisticated.
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Old 08-09-2012, 12:33 PM
 
Location: Abilene, Texas
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That's a great tip Pam! I'm already doing everything on that list so I hope I'll be protected.
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Old 08-09-2012, 04:11 PM
 
Location: Looking over your shoulder
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I always use this site when I need a password - Security Guide for Windows - Random Password Generator

Strongest generator I've ever used. Beats using the same password for everything.
Wow,,, that's a good website to use however how can I remember the one they gave me? Yu4t4FAc Now that's a password, but I'd have to use a sticky note on the monitor to remember what to use when asked for the password. I'm too stupid to have a password.
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