Victim of Thievery
 

Hey guys, I need your opinions. Yesterday night, when I was leaving the gym, I noticed my passanger side window smashed in and my wallet stolen. Do you think I have anything to worry about? It had my drivers license with my address in it. Another guy on the opposite end of the gym had the same thing happen to him at the same time. Also, how much does a security company like adt or something cost per month?

ive never had this happen to me, but make sure u cancel everything even if u think u only had your drivers license in there rerun all of the credit cards u could have had through your head to make sure that theres no problems with credit theft. also i would call the police and stuff... isnt your social security number on your drivers license or something like that (i wouldnt know still in high school) whoever did it is a dick though. who steals from a gym parking lot too what happens if some huge guy sees there car being broken into and just breaks the person who did it in half

I agree you should call all of your creditors and companies to inform them to watch for an suspicious transactions in the up and coming months.

The comercials for ADT say something like 30 bucks a month i think. Well worth it in my opinion. I would invest in something like this, being a family man you cant go wrong. I had my house broken into 5 times in six months when i lived in north philly. The first time they tried to stab my roomate, its not worth taking the chance and having something happen.

I wouldnt worry too much though, if it was someone who was set on identity theft, they wouldnt be smashing car windows. there are alot easier ways to do that without leaving your home. it was most likely some crack head, or some kid who wanted money or your sound system.

This sucks 0311! Did you get a police report? Also make sure you report your DL stolen at the DMV. Believe me there are alot of things that can happen when someone has a hold of your ID.

Sorry to hear about this man! I once had a bad ass stereo system stolen from my old Jeep right in Best Buy parking lot...Made me sick to know some scumbag M*therF*cker was rootin through my car!! Oh yeah he also stole my girls F'in make up bag!

Sorry to hear about it 0311. Just like everyone said make sure you cancel everything in your wallet and to go to the DMV and get a new license as soon as you can. I don't think you need adt or anything, but thats your choice. I think adt and other services are a big waste of money. Maybe you could convince the gym to help you pay for damages as it was in their parking lot on their property. Worth a shot.

Good luck with everything.

also if u get ADT or some type of home security thing doesnt your home insurance rates go down...as in u get a discount from it with a security system

Mostly likely just a amatuer looking for cash. Everyone has already give you good advice on cancelling cards and reporting to dmv being that these days identity theft is a issue. Mostly likely everything other than cash ended up in the trash somewhere. In the future prevente measure is the best thing. I know theft from gym parking lots are common. I will put my valuable in the trunk and make sure there is nothing visible through the window. Out of sight out of mind. Good Luck.

ADT is a home alarm system that report to a central station alerting them you are being broken into. Dosen't work for a car.
And yes there is a small discount on your homeowners insurance if you have this system but the discount dosne't pay for the system.

I have had two stereo systems stolen out of my Jeep and both times the stupid sonofbitches sliced opened the door with a knife and ruined the door instead of just unzipping it. :(

I am working on setting up wireless motion detection video on cervo rotors that are connected to high frequency lasers alingment burning systems. The PO won't need to respond. :D :D

yeah, I get bored and the Mrs. won't let me dig a moat around the house. :D

hahahah I wish i had a moat when i was a kid. that would have been fun a hell.

my security system is a 9mm in a quick access gun safe next to my bed. god help anyone coming through that door.

Just one 9mm? You lightweight. :D

Why not put a pic of u inside the car? I dont think many will dare touching ur car, if they see it :D

Here is a good artice for identity theft.

Preventing an identity crisis
Identity theft is rapidly increasing in the United States. Since the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Data Clearing House began collecting identity theft reports in 2000, the number of reports has increased over 420 percent. In 2003, the ftc received more than a half a million compaints, and identity-theft reports topped the list.

Many law enforcement officials believe that due to the clandestine nature of this crime, most people are at risk of becoming a victim without even knowing it. That was my situation. The perpetrator who stole my identity did it in such a way that I could not have protected myself. There are, however, some precautions you can take to minimize your chances of becoming a target.

1) Guard your digits. Never give out your Social Security number (SSN) unless it's absolutely necessary—like on a job or credit application. Many institutions request your SSN for identification purposes. But it's often not required. Refuse to give it out and offer other kinds of identifiers instead. In addition, be equally careful about giving out your credit card and driver's license numbers.

2) Ask questions. Before giving out any personal information, find out how it will be used and if it will be shared with others. Be especially careful about giving out your mother's maiden name, as that information is used by banks and financial institutions to verify who you are, and it could give potential perpetrators an opening for accessing your accounts.

3) Review your accounts. Carefully check credit card and bank account statements, and dispute any strange or unauthorized purchases immediately.

4) Check your credit. Order a copy of your credit report from the three major credit-reporting agencies every year. Make sure the information in them is accurate and includes only those activities you've authorized. (See the names and phone numbers of the three major credit-reporting agencies in the box below.)

5) Buyer beware. Be very careful when ordering merchandise over the Internet. Only order online from reputable companies that use secure servers.

6) Keep hackers out. If you have a DSL or cable connection that allows you to maintain a constant link to the Internet, consider installing a firewall on your PC. This will prevent hackers from getting into your computer and retrieving any confidential information that you may have stored there.

7) Report suspicious activity. Go to the FTC's identity theft website (www.consumer.gov/idtheft/) to get more information and to fill out a copy of their ID Theft Affidavit to report any unauthorized accounts that are opened in your name.

Your diligence in these matters will help diminish the amount of liability and damage you will incur should you become a victim of identity theft. If you do find that you've been victimized, contact your bank, credit card companies, the Social Security Administration (1-800-772-1213), and the FTC right away to report the crime and obtain further information.

Until there are better safeguards in place to keep personal information out of the hands of thieves, we all need to be on our guard. Remember, it can happen to anyone.



Major Credit Reporting Agencies

Equifax
1-800-685-1111
www.equifax.com

Experian
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com

TransUnion
1-800-888-4213
www.tuc.com

you might want to look up sdf42450 post... . he sounds like somebody who knows about this stuff. ;)
am I the only one that is getting this. :rolleyes:

unless it's the other way around and the "parody" is the other post

someone did a parody of my thread!!

Roflmao :D

Ok, I am confused here, Chinkface, everyone here knows SDF, and he is one of the funniest mofo's that I have ever met. Its most likely him that did the parody. :D

I was just joking Taurus, just trying to pick on that guy about his screenname. I dont like it, tell him to change it right now or else I will :D By the way u are not a honkey, u r just a monkey. I am no racist but here is one of my all time favorite jokes. Asian people leave the Karate and Kung-poop to urself, I can still take u down.

Here is the joke

How do u blindfold an Asian?
With a fishing line :p






Take what I say in a good sense, if u ever meet me u will find out in no time, that I am a mofo with a heart of gold :D Ha, says who??