Victim of Identity Theft

DynamiteRave · 04-08-2008, 06:04 PM

Yes.. I am.

I received a bogus email from paypal saying my account had been compromised and then like an idiot, even though I did notice there was not https:// on my browser (Only http:// and paypal uses https on their entire site), I just threw all my information in there. Firefox decided not to tell me this was a risky site until AFTER I had sent all my information.

Right after I did that (As well as some crying) I put a lifelock on my account (Check it out: Identity Theft Prevention – Identity Theft Protection – Stop Identity Theft) called my bank and got a new checking account number and a new card number.

Anything else I should do? I just don't want to be royally screwed since they have my SSN as well.

04-08-2008, 06:04 PM	#1
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	Victim of Identity Theft Yes.. I am. I received a bogus email from paypal saying my account had been compromised and then like an idiot, even though I did notice there was not https:// on my browser (Only http:// and paypal uses https on their entire site), I just threw all my information in there. Firefox decided not to tell me this was a risky site until AFTER I had sent all my information. Right after I did that (As well as some crying) I put a lifelock on my account (Check it out: Identity Theft Prevention – Identity Theft Protection – Stop Identity Theft) called my bank and got a new checking account number and a new card number. Anything else I should do? I just don't want to be royally screwed since they have my SSN as well. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

Victim of Identity Theft

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