Wow, lighten up on Gary a little bit. He was just trying to offer help from
getting "ID thefted", and I thank and commend him for reminding us.
I spent 32 years in law enforcement and, Frank, I'll bet most of those who
responded just unwittingly gave up their passwords to Internet sites and
other banking sources by giving their pet's names (most of us use pets names
for passwords) I suspect a few maiden names could be gleaned, which open
bank accounts, etc.
Don't quit having fun, just protect some unnecessary information, (after all
what do pet names have to do with Genealogy?).
As for you Frank, where did you get that nasty case of paranoia with all
your warnings. Go ahead and live life to the fullest and take your risks.
By the way, how do you spell that maiden name, again, and don't forget to
change your passwords.
Steve Davis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Myers" <CW4FLM(a)worldnet.att.net>
To: <WAYNE_IN-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:19 PM
Subject: [Wayne Co Ind] Roll Call
Sure, folks. And remember not to ever speak to strangers because
they may
be anxious to mug you. Don't drive your car anymore than necessary -
there are too many reckless drivers on the roads and you might provoke
road rage. Don't attend the theater or any other public event - you may
catch some horrible disease. Wear old, ragged clothes and avoid eye
contact with others lest they take advantage of you in some unspeakable
way. Don't leave the house unless absolutely necessary and never after
6:00 p.m.
Life is to be lived - not withdrawn from. Abstinence is not necessary,
prudence will suffice.
I would like to thank all of you for the open, honest way you have
responded to this roll call. I didn't see much out there that was very
dangerous - no SSNs, bank account or credit card numbers. Be careful and
have fun. The two are not mutually exclusive as most of you already know.
Phoenix