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I said nothing that implies I am employing any extraordinary measures for privacy. Nothing in my post says anything about hiding my IP addres on the web, or how to shop, or what kind of car to buy, all I said was that for my privacy, I live as I choose without employing any drastic measures to ensure privacy.
Part of that is living in a sparcely populated state with a strong libertarian bent, so most people here mind their own business.
Makes it a lot easier to be private.
Simple little things that anyone can do, don't stand out, don't draw attention, but still keep my privacy. I did mention that I monitor so that someone doesn't try to steal my identity, but that is something everyone should watch out for these days.
I don't divulge tactics for anything beyond a minimum effort that are simply tools available for anyone. No special training or equipment required.
Since I grow or raise or hunt/gather most of my food, I do have potatoes, and I make my own chips.
You mentioned that you didn't want to think about going to a different store each time you wanted potato chips, so I gave you an alternative.
This is the main reason I stay off this kind of thread, it usually goes way out into fantasyland, and can't find its way home again
Yet you're still checking out fantasyland couldn't resist?
Ok I get the alternative idea, I guess we're living 2 different worlds and have to say yours sounds more fun.
How do you monitor stealing of identity?
Yet you're still checking out fantasyland couldn't resist?
Ok I get the alternative idea, I guess we're living 2 different worlds and have to say yours sounds more fun.
How do you monitor stealing of identity?
I also watch old science fiction movies like "The Blob". It's pretty entertaining
For identity theft I use a service. http://www.lifelock.com/nh/
Lots of services out there, the fees vary a lot as does the quality, but when I checked with the state department of Consumer Protection, these guys had a pretty good reputation.
Nothing is 100% guarenteed, but it's a good thing when they call and ask if you are making a purchase in Romania, (which did happen when I still had a debit card).
I also watch old science fiction movies like "The Blob". It's pretty entertaining
For identity theft I use a service. Identity Theft Protection
Lots of services out there, the fees vary a lot as does the quality, but when I checked with the state department of Consumer Protection, these guys had a pretty good reputation.
Nothing is 100% guarenteed, but it's a good thing when they call and ask if you are making a purchase in Romania, (which did happen when I still had a debit card).
I thought you wouldn't use credit cards or whatever for privacy's sake since you're quite "private".
It happened to me before I got text from bank someone uses my account for money, but when I called the bank they checked and said it was safe, that text was a scam but I wonder how it works.
Credit cards are just the tip of the iceberg, but it is one reason I don't use them anymore.
Take a little time and look up identity theft sometime. It may shock you.
If you stay in your home all day you may not need credit cards. If you travel, need to stay in a hotel, purchase an airline ticket, rent a car etc. - a credit card is a must. You can separate your business credit card from your private life but for many things nowadays you will need a credit card.
I agree with you though - minimize the risk. You can also get them pre-paid cards that act like credit cards. That way they are not tied to you.
If you stay in your home all day you may not need credit cards. If you travel, need to stay in a hotel, purchase an airline ticket, rent a car etc. - a credit card is a must. You can separate your business credit card from your private life but for many things nowadays you will need a credit card.
I agree with you though - minimize the risk. You can also get them pre-paid cards that act like credit cards. That way they are not tied to you.
Yes, pre-paid cards allow a bit more peace of mind. The scumball can only swipe so much before his/her party is over, plus it has no direct tie to an important account that could be compromised.
Yes, pre-paid cards allow a bit more peace of mind. The scumball can only swipe so much before his/her party is over, plus it has no direct tie to an important account that could be compromised.
Try to run a business that way.
Why don't businesses have these constant and terrible problems? The answer is simple; successful businesses, small and large, maintain constant oversight. That includes agricultural operations. Responsible people without businesses do the same. There are over two trillion electronic financial transactions in the world every year. Fraudulent transactions represent a tiny percentage. I'd wager that it's less than in the days of paper checks. For those who wish to use only cash: you're about eight hundred years behind the times. There's a reason why so many gold coins of a hundred and fifty years ago or even five hundred years ago are lustous and uncirculated, and very few have any significant wear.
Yes, pre-paid cards allow a bit more peace of mind. The scumball can only swipe so much before his/her party is over, plus it has no direct tie to an important account that could be compromised.
You have to do your research with these though, many of them have fees galore. Unlike real credit cards, these are not regulated AT ALL.
Why don't businesses have these constant and terrible problems? The answer is simple; successful businesses, small and large, maintain constant oversight. That includes agricultural operations. Responsible people without businesses do the same. There are over two trillion electronic financial transactions in the world every year. Fraudulent transactions represent a tiny percentage. I'd wager that it's less than in the days of paper checks. For those who wish to use only cash: you're about eight hundred years behind the times. There's a reason why so many gold coins of a hundred and fifty years ago or even five hundred years ago are lustous and uncirculated, and very few have any significant wear.
Citation please.
Fraudulent transactions cost a lot of money, that's a fact.
What do you mean by "maintain constant oversight"? Check your credit card statement online every day?
If you stay in your home all day you may not need credit cards. If you travel, need to stay in a hotel, purchase an airline ticket, rent a car etc. - a credit card is a must. You can separate your business credit card from your private life but for many things nowadays you will need a credit card.
I agree with you though - minimize the risk. You can also get them pre-paid cards that act like credit cards. That way they are not tied to you.
Interesting, since I've NEVER had a credit card and used motels/ hotels much of my life. I've always registered with cash or a prepaid debit card. A few times I was told they only honor major credit cards, I just said ok, your loss and went elsewhere.
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