have your credit card (information) been stolen by one?
363237
If your identity is stolen, notify the credit bureaus and all of your creditors in writing immediately!
448317
Unfortunately.. yes. I am in the same boat.. a contractor here stole $800 from me.. I have all the proof but do not have his address and his  telephone number is a cell phone which I cannot trace.He continues to rip people off but the stupid police here and the State's attorney General will do nothing.. They can get the address from his driver's license number but I cannot get the address.
880818
I am not sure about where you are, but in the UK a retailer is free to set whatever limit they want for charge cards - often £5 minimum payment.\n\nAs for ID, if the person was purchasing alcohol for example, they may be REQUIRED to see ID, credit card or not.\n\nIf the retailer feels the card may be stolen, they should do a "code 10" call - iirc - to check the card's validity
253299
You will never know if it's stolen until you either start getting bills, or it shows up on your credit reports.\n\nThe link below is for the FTC site, and explains everything you need to know about Identity Theft, and what to do if you suspect it.\n\nToo much info to post here...;)
172651
It's not on the credit card, so people can't buy things easily with it if they steal it. That's why they ask things you shouldn't be able to know without being the person when you buy things, particularly online.
75631
someone must have hacked you
1098706
Well, first off I would relax either way.  Last I heard the laptop was recovered and by all accounts the information was not copied off.  Lets face it, this was a petty crook stealing a laptop and probably some other small things.  Turned into a Federal case with huge nationwide attention, he was probably shitting his pants.  Identity theft is a major problem, but in this case you really don't need to worry more then the rest of us.\n\nThanks for your service.
1042375
Unfortunately you are probably the one who provided it. Here are some suggestions to avoid providing information for scam artists.\n\nIf you get an email or pop-up message that asks for personal or financial information, do not reply. And don’t click on the link in the message, either. Legitimate companies don’t ask for this information via email. If you are concerned about your account, contact the organization mentioned in the email using a telephone number you know to be genuine, or open a new Internet browser session and type in the company’s correct Web address yourself. In any case, don’t cut and paste the link from the message into your Internet browser — phishers can make links look like they go to one place, but that actually send you to a different site.\n\nUse anti-virus software and a firewall, and keep them up to date. Some phishing emails contain software that can harm your computer or track your activities on the Internet without your knowledge.\n\nAnti-virus software and a firewall can protect you from inadvertently accepting such unwanted files. Anti-virus software scans incoming communications for troublesome files. Look for anti-virus software that recognizes current viruses as well as older ones; that can effectively reverse the damage; and that updates automatically.\n\nA firewall helps make you invisible on the Internet and blocks all communications from unauthorized sources. It’s especially important to run a firewall if you have a broadband connection. Operating systems (like Windows or Linux) or browsers (like Internet Explorer or Netscape) also may offer free software “patches” to close holes in the system that hackers or phishers could exploit.\n\n\nDon’t email personal or financial information. Email is not a secure method of transmitting personal information. If you initiate a transaction and want to provide your personal or financial information through an organization’s website, look for indicators that the site is secure, like a lock icon on the browser’s status bar or a URL for a website that begins “https:” (the “s” stands for “secure”). Unfortunately, no indicator is foolproof; some phishers have forged security icons. \nReview credit card and bank account statements as soon as you receive them to check for unauthorized charges. If your statement is late by more than a couple of days, call your credit card company or bank to confirm your billing address and account balances.\n\n\nBe cautious about opening any attachment or downloading any files from emails you receive, regardless of who sent them. These files can contain viruses or other software that can weaken your computer’s security.
743938
Experts say it's better to use a credit over a debit card because if your credit card were to get stolen you would report it missing and you wouldn't be charged for what ever the other person used for it. But if someone got your pin number you wouldn't able to prove that you didn't make those charges.
412711
WHY would you want this? It would make easier for identity theft if they have your credit card number and driver license number. It is plain crazy.
792661
You don't have to report your SS card stolen, but you should replace it. You can apply for a replacement by mail if you are too busy to go to the office, but you have to send your ID card in and wait for them to mail it back.  You'd think with identify fraud, SSA would issue you a new SS number, but they won't necessarily do that.  All you can do is monitor your credit history to make sure someone is not opening up new credit cards in your name.
15125
Credit card companies protect you against fraud if someone steals your credit card information.  I've had it happen, and both Mastercard and Visa were more than happy to cancel the charges and investigate the crime. \n\nShopping online is safer than giving your credit card to the waiter at a restaurant. They dissappear behind a wall for a minute with it and who knows what they do with it.  If they are honest: nothing... if they aren't:... you get the idea.\n\nShopping online is very convenient as long as you don't mind waiting for shipping.  I never buy electronics locally if I can avoid it because I always get a better deal online than anything available in this city.\n\nSome useful websites for shopping online:\nhttp://www.pricegrabber.com\nhttp://www.pricewatch.com\nhttp://www.dealtime.com\nhttp://www.ebay.com
1031616
In addition to reporting it to Mastercard, if you've lost your card or it's stolen you can report the missing card to one of the three main credit rating agencies to avoid any potential credit problems.  You only need to report it to one, the other two will pick it up immediately.  Also, if it's a theft and you're worried about identity theft, you can sign up for a service that will constantly monitor your credit activity and report all activity to you via email.  So if someone uses your personal info to open another credit card, for instance, you'll see this immediately and be able to report it as fradulent before any harm in done.\n\nHere are the sites for the 3 major credit bureaus:\nhttp://www.equifax.com/\nhttp://www.experian.com/\nhttp://www.transunion.com/index.jsp\n\n\nHope this helps.  To learn more about personal finance feel free to listen to our podcast at promoneytalk.com
753698
no if u have another account they can't close it. but if your credit card was stolen why r they still chargin' what bank is that. But besides all that if u are concern i suggest u may need a lawyer. that's if u don't want bad credit.
643722
cancell the card like now...and check if they billed you. If they did report as fraud. Get a new credit card
1087863
Why are YOU stealing someone else's ID.?
624834
That's nuts. Take this request down before someone steals from you and if someone asks you for any account information especially your bank info they will.