Tuesday, March 4, 2008
ID Thief Gets Speeding Ticket - Again
Or when is going 81mph in a 60mph zone just another day at work?
I also received the following email from the FTC.gov web site after filing my case with their online web site. Notice they don't 'claim to help you" ....just collect data. Watch out folks. Laws need to be changed.
I guess it took several days for the email to circumnavigate the globe before the email response came back to me indicating that I had even entered a case report into their "new" on-line file system. Speaking of which, you would think that the FTC would allow victims to (at least at a bare minimum) open an on-line account, where victims can enter and maintain their private case file, and let the FTC keep apprised of cases that we victims have to apparently investigate all on our own now. I guess they don't believe in hearing directly from victims to notice trends and help change laws on the fly. Afterall, last I looked we now live in an internet age. Shoudn't there at least be a back and forth dialog between the FTC and victims? At least give someone the decency of a timely email response !
If Google, Yahoo, MSN, Myspace, Facebook and many other social web sites can easily allow users to setup a web account why can't the FTC? Perhaps victims could then (heaven forbid) exchange stories, swap emails (like a social networking site). I guess not. So much for watching out for identity theft here in the US. The generic form they sent attached to the following email, basically tells the victim to 1) contact creditors, 2) file reports which as a victim we have rights to ask for credit information via the fair credit reporting act 3) Sign up for identity protection services and 4) contact your local police (so much for the help FTC). But in all fairness I just happened to notice a new article in Kiplinger's Magazine (see below) which interviews none other than an official at the FTC on how to help protect your identity. Gee thanks, maybe some bright officials are finally listening on how the world is changing !
Here's the form letter email response they sent via a 1980s technology "new" email message system apparently:
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They don't call me the Texas Tornado for nothing !! (just ask my husband)
Banso
The thief who stole my identity got another speeding ticket I learned yesterday via the Collin County services web site I watch like a hawk to track this ID thief's name. Did they do anything on her open warrants for prior speeding? I won't hold my breath that they'll haul in this blonde blue eyed ID thief, despite what she's done to me and the police reports and information I've provided. When is enough enough and when will the laws really change here in the US to close gaping holes in laws ?
I also received the following email from the FTC.gov web site after filing my case with their online web site. Notice they don't 'claim to help you" ....just collect data. Watch out folks. Laws need to be changed.
I guess it took several days for the email to circumnavigate the globe before the email response came back to me indicating that I had even entered a case report into their "new" on-line file system. Speaking of which, you would think that the FTC would allow victims to (at least at a bare minimum) open an on-line account, where victims can enter and maintain their private case file, and let the FTC keep apprised of cases that we victims have to apparently investigate all on our own now. I guess they don't believe in hearing directly from victims to notice trends and help change laws on the fly. Afterall, last I looked we now live in an internet age. Shoudn't there at least be a back and forth dialog between the FTC and victims? At least give someone the decency of a timely email response !
If Google, Yahoo, MSN, Myspace, Facebook and many other social web sites can easily allow users to setup a web account why can't the FTC? Perhaps victims could then (heaven forbid) exchange stories, swap emails (like a social networking site). I guess not. So much for watching out for identity theft here in the US. The generic form they sent attached to the following email, basically tells the victim to 1) contact creditors, 2) file reports which as a victim we have rights to ask for credit information via the fair credit reporting act 3) Sign up for identity protection services and 4) contact your local police (so much for the help FTC). But in all fairness I just happened to notice a new article in Kiplinger's Magazine (see below) which interviews none other than an official at the FTC on how to help protect your identity. Gee thanks, maybe some bright officials are finally listening on how the world is changing !
Here's the form letter email response they sent via a 1980s technology "new" email message system apparently:
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Thank you for visiting the Identity Theft web site and for using the Federal Trade Commission's new electronic Identity Theft form. One of our consumer counselors reviewed the information you sent us and entered it into our data clearinghouse for complaints by identity theft victims. We may share data from this clearinghouse with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Attached is your electronic response, which includes the reference number assigned to your complaint. Your response may include one or more enclosures of consumer education materials that we hope you'll find helpful. Note that our brochure, "ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen To Your Good Name" is provided in its PDF version. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this document. If you do not have this software on your computer, the latest version is available at www.adobe.com/acrobat/readermain.html. All of the FTC's consumer education materials can also be found at www.ftc.gov under the News Releases, Publications, Speeches option.
Information from consumers like you helps Federal, State and Local authorities investigate possible illegal practices and enforce our laws. Someone from the FTC or another law enforcement agency may contact you if they need additional information to help them in an investigation.
Thank you for using our electronic Identity Theft complaint form. Please continue to visit the Identity Theft web site, www.consumer.gov/idtheft, for updated information. You may also want to visit the FTC's web site, www.ftc.gov, to get information to help you avoid a variety of consumer problems.
Your ID-Theft Prevention Kit - Kiplinger's Magazine(April 2008 on-line soon)
Attached is your electronic response, which includes the reference number assigned to your complaint. Your response may include one or more enclosures of consumer education materials that we hope you'll find helpful. Note that our brochure, "ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen To Your Good Name" is provided in its PDF version. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this document. If you do not have this software on your computer, the latest version is available at www.adobe.com/acrobat/readermain.html. All of the FTC's consumer education materials can also be found at www.ftc.gov under the News Releases, Publications, Speeches option.
Information from consumers like you helps Federal, State and Local authorities investigate possible illegal practices and enforce our laws. Someone from the FTC or another law enforcement agency may contact you if they need additional information to help them in an investigation.
Thank you for using our electronic Identity Theft complaint form. Please continue to visit the Identity Theft web site, www.consumer.gov/idtheft, for updated information. You may also want to visit the FTC's web site, www.ftc.gov, to get information to help you avoid a variety of consumer problems.
Your ID-Theft Prevention Kit - Kiplinger's Magazine(April 2008 on-line soon)
They don't call me the Texas Tornado for nothing !! (just ask my husband)
Banso
// posted by Banso Taylor @ 11:18 AM 
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