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Ameriscot said:
There is identity theft here but I think the system of using a SS number on everything in the US makes it a lot easier to do.
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If you are a US citizen.. you have a SS number.. AND it can be stolen and used to obtain all sorts of things... No matter where you live. You can be living on the moon and someone can be using your number to open credit card and obtain loans.. Being in Scottland does not protect you.
 
QuickSilver said:
If you are a US citizen.. you have a SS number.. AND it can be stolen and used to obtain all sorts of things... No matter where you live. You can be living on the moon and someone can be using your number to open credit card and obtain loans.. Being in Scottland does not protect you.
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My history in the US is nothing since 2000. How would anyone get the number and my credit history in the US stopped in 2000. A US credit history means nothing to me in Scotland. It is irrelevant here.
 

Ameriscot said:
My history in the US is nothing since 2000. How would anyone get the number and my credit history in the US stopped in 2000. A US credit history means nothing to me in Scotland. It is irrelevant here.
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So theroretically... someone could run up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt in the US.. and move to Scottland and never be asked to repay it? Never have a judgement issued against them.. and never have their SS checks held in payment? wow.. that's a pretty good deal.
 
QuickSilver said:
So theroretically... someone could run up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt in the US.. and move to Scottland and never be asked to repay it? Never have a judgement issued against them.. and never have their SS checks held in payment? wow.. that's a pretty good deal.
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My point was I don't have my SS number floating around everywhere like on health insurance, other insurances, mortgages, loans, credit cards etc for so many to have access to.

And my other point was I never have to worry about proving I have coverage in order to get health care.
 
if you don't want to take the card use the technology. got a printer??? make a copy then fax it

done. no fax?? scan into a PDF attach to an email done.
 
Butterfly said:
I don't carry mine. I have a card from my senior plan, which DOES NOT contain the SS number, and that's all I ever need. When I dislocated my shoulder and had to go to the ER a couple weeks ago, I told my daughter to take my card up to the front if they needed it -- they didn't, I was already in the system. I haven't had to show my SS card in so long I can't even remember when it was.
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I work at a hospital.. and they have access to a government computer site that they can go into and find out immediately if you have Medicare coverage.. So showing the card is not necessary... And as far as SS number.. does anyone here NOT have their number memorized. I commited mine to memory back when I was a teen.. Has anyone asked to see your SS card?... or just asked you for the number.
 
Well, evidently I don't carry my SS card with me it is not in my purse. Its probably in my personal file. I do have the number memorized.

I found it, or should say them. I have 3 and have no idea why, same number of course and they all look like new.
 
I carry both my SS and Medicare cards. Wife carries her SS card as well. We just don't go around worrying about getting wallets stolen! I carry a men's wallet and wife carries a ladies coin purse. She only carries a regular purse, when the coin purse in it, when going to work. She always has the coin purse in the front pocket of her jeans and I switch my wallet from back to front when going thru a crowd of people.

So, bottom line is, if any of you want to be "that" careful, go for it! I want to have my SS and Medicare card at-the-ready in case I need it.

I lost my wallet, back in 2004, and simple replaced what I needed to.........mainly DL, SS card and company medical card/info.

Some older folks won't go on a computer or the Internet at all due to fear. Guess, what.........here we all are, ONLINE.
 
Vala said:
I carry it with me and always have, along with my CC, driver's license, insurance cards. I carry a shoulder bag which I usually put over my head when I shop. If someone grabbed my purse he would have to drag me along with it. I will not be an easy victim. When I leave a store I pay attention to my surroundings. My car is always lock whether I am in it or out of it.
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I'm with you Vala, I feel kind of sorry for any bozo that tries to come at me, they'll be the victim in one way or another.
 
Quicksilver we have people here who try to get free medical treatment by using other people's insurance card. Some doctors take your photo for their records to prevent that.
 
Ameriscot said:
There is identity theft here but I think the system of using a SS number on everything in the US makes it a lot easier to do.
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That's what I think as well, my # is out there, and there are dishonest people everywhere. I like what Vala said as well because there's a lot to be said about learning not to be an easy target. That doesn't mean I won't be a target at some point, but it means that bozo's don't just grab anyone's purse, they search out what they believe to be easy targets. That's another thread though, that might be a good one, things you can do to become a hard target, lol;) Jus look em in the eye and say "are ya feelin lucky? well are ya punk?" LOL!!
 
It seems to be an individual matter how we handle our identification. It really doesn't matter much as long as it peases the individual. Do what pleases you. You have my permission to laminate or not laminate, to carry or not carry, but if you do carry get a holster. A holster handles the piece more securely.

(you can all now say, that's cute, real cute... )
 
That reminds me. I should have studied programing and languages and coding. I could've hacked my way through retirement, tapping a few accouts here, a few banks there. It might beat having a job to attend to or buying and selling on your own. I advised against such a trait a few years ago. I don't know if the young man took my advice or not. Probably not. He already knew he was smarter than I...
 
nwlady, I have always said I would not get into a car with a car jacker/kidnapper even if he had a weapon. You can die once in the parking lot but you can wish you were dead if he takes you and still die. Also in the parking lot you would have people calling an ambulance.

I came very close to a man with a gun in his hand, we were 2 car widths from each other. I thought oh, he needs a car and here I am dangling my keys in my hand. I looked him right in the eye and started walking to the side between parked cars, he did the same where he was. When I reached the end of the two cars I went back the way I came and he kept going. When I got up to the front of the grocery store, I found out he had shot a cop at point blank range through a car window. Luckily the window deflected the bullet and the officer just had glass cuts. The guy was found later hiding in a storage shed. He tried to kill a cop for a stupid 5 lb ham he has shop lifted. The odd thing I was not afraid, I was calm and was trying figure how to get out of it alive. When I got in the store I did shake a bit.
 
Wow, what a trip hey Vala! You did good, and I agree about getting in someones car, I say shoot me now. I know actually having that happen may change my mind but something tells me no, I wouldn't do it different. I also believe in looking them in the eye, I practice that every day, not really intentionally, I just look at people and speak to them if I get the chance, even just hi;)
 
Classic rocker I don't worry about stuff like that either, actually the odds are slim. I read about how to keep yourself safe, when you enter a parking lot, be aware of your surroundings, walk tall, not looking down. A would be mugger is not going to pick on the one who looks strong if there is a weaker looking subject. When there was a rape in town, another report how to be safe was in the paper. Women don't like for anyone to tell them how to dress, but it says a woman in jeans will not be the first pick for a rapist. They will go for a woman in a dress.

It is really sad to see how the seniors in my development live, their blinds closed, their home is dark inside, their scared. My neighbor told me she was so depressed, know it all me told her to open her blinds living in the dark is depressing. She opened them but the next time they are closed again.

Sorry I am off topic but the subject came up and I think we need to share info like this to be safe as we can be.
 
OH puleeeeeze..... an old lady standing tall and walking straight is going to stop a thug from grabbing her purse and knocking her on her arse?? Now THAT is funny..
 
She is less likely to be assaulted. Think about it, if you wanted to mug someone would you attack someone who looked strong instead one who looked tired/weak and not paying attention. That's not funny that would be stupid.
 
Best thing for you is when you finally notice them trying to take your whatever, just give it right up to them. Or yeah, you can always tell them you left your SS at home.
 
Vala said:
She is less likely to be assaulted. Think about it, if you wanted to mug someone would you attack someone who looked strong instead one who looked tired/weak and not paying attention. That's not funny that would be stupid.
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How strong does a 60 or 70 or older lady look? No matter HOW strong she was walking or how straight she was standing. Do you think she would scare off a 20 year old punk looking to take her purse? Could we be a little realistic here??
 
nwlady said:
I'm with you Vala, I feel kind of sorry for any bozo that tries to come at me, they'll be the victim in one way or another.
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Oh sure.... keep telling yourself that.. I'm sure you could take down 20 year old grabbing your purse... Unless of course you are packing.. and had your gun concealed in your pocket.. Maybe then.. Do you pack nwlady?
 
Vala said:
She is less likely to be assaulted. Think about it, if you wanted to mug someone would you attack someone who looked strong instead one who looked tired/weak and not paying attention. That's not funny that would be stupid.
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It's true, just like in the animal kingdom, the "hunters" watch and take down the weak, sick, and those falling behind. We may live long enough, but hopefully if we do, we'll have loved ones, or at least a decent "home" to live in and be watched out for. A self-defense class is good to have, and again, you are right about our attitudes when out and about.
 
QuickSilver said:
Oh sure.... keep telling yourself that.. I'm sure you could take down 20 year old grabbing your purse... Unless of course you are packing.. and had your gun concealed in your pocket.. Maybe then.. Do you pack nwlady?
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Just keep telling yourself you can't.
 

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