SSN and Your Wallet
Perusing an AARP publication, I came across this tidbit. They warn against carrying your Medicare card in your wallet. Why? Because your Medicare ID number IS your Social Security Number, and if your wallet is ever lost or stolen, they've got your SSN dead to rights. And it's your SSN that is most valuable to identity thieves. So take it out, keep it home in a safe place, and don't take it out unless you're establishing an account with a new doctor or medical facility.
Here's the AARP Article - Scam Alert: Your Wallet Is No Place for a Medicare Card
Government Deals via E-Mail
E-Mail scammers are now posing as the US Government. What with all the "free" bail-out money floating around, e-mail scammers have been sending out hoax e-mails trying to get your personal information. Don't believe any of it. The US Government doesn't send e-mails, period.
Here's the full story- Scam Alert: 'Government' E-Mail? Don’t Believe It
The Check's in Your Mail - Yeah Right
Ever get a check in the mail, claiming this is a refund or prize or some such? Lots of times it's an authentic-looking government check for some grant or other. And they want a "finders" fee, or processing fee, for sending you the check. Well, it's a scam. The check's bogus.
Here's the scoop - Scam Alert - the check may look real but it's not
Use Your PIN at the PUMP?
Remember seeing those scams about debit card readers at ATM's? Well, they're back, and this time they are targeting gas pumps. They are usually unattended, don't have security cameras to record goings on. These devices are installed in gas pumps, and when you use your debit card to buy gas, this device records your bank ID and your PIN. Defense? If you must use your debit card, choose the Credit Card option so you don't have to enter your PIN.
Read all about - Scam Alert - No IN at the Pump
First Lady Quotes
Lady Bird Johnson said,
"Become so wrapped up in doing something that you forget to be afraid."
Barbara Bush said,
"You don't just luck into things... You build step by step, whether it's friendships or opportunities."
That's it for this post. Stay happy, health, and well.
