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David
Eagan, MN.
Age: 44
Aug 4, 2009
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Telephone calling cards
Have you found a new telephone card that will not reveal your number to those you are calling? The old one you recommended in your book now reveals the number you are calling from.
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I stopped using them a year or two ago and I assume other readers have done the same. This is because many plans now include free calling all over the US (and in some cases, Canada as well).
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| 6236. |
Dave
Greensboro, NC
Age: 29
Aug 4, 2009
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Money Orders
I forgot to ask whether an ID number (such as passport number) is recorded anywhere, either by hand or on a computer, when cashing a postal money order. I wouldn't mind showing my passport when cashing it as long as the unique ID number isn't copied down, thereby linking me personally with the money order.
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I use a passport for ID and have cashed many money orders at two post offices. The passport number has never been taken down. I cannot, of course, speak for ALL post offices.
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| 6233. |
Iris
King George, VA
Age: 40
Aug 3, 2009
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Money orders
Could you not make the money order out to "Cash" and then scribble a signature endorsement on the back and then deposit into your bank account via ATM? A friend of mine does that with checks he takes in as payments. With it made out to cash there is no record of who got paid. Additionally, he is not present when the deposit is processed; so there is no one asking for ID. Or you could just trade it with someone for cash or use it to pay a bill.
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I fail to see any great danger in cashing a blank money order. You can enter your name however you wish (i.e., with just your middle and last name, or one intial and last name).
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| 6232. |
Iris
King George, VA
Age: 40
Aug 3, 2009
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Ghost phone number
Others may already know this; but I just tried it and it works. I have broadband with Verizon; they have a phone number attached to it. I tried calling that number and a nice recording comes on and tells me that the wireless customer is unavailable at the time; please try again later. This sounds like the message given when you call a person who uses a prepaid phone and has ran out of minutes, but still has the phone number. So this may be something others can use, knowing the number would never be answered. Then they can give some excuse for not answering if need be.
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| 6231. |
Jim
Austin, Texas
Age: 46
Aug 3, 2009
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Good People Search Engine
Today I found out my home address has been compromised and the only source I can think of would be the school district (from registering our children) or my landlord (filling out a credit app).
I need to find out where the other party obtained my info.
Any suggestions?
Also, I need to know if they may have just used a good people finding search engine. Any suggestions on any of these as well would be appreciated.
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| 6230. |
Dave
27455
Age: 29
Aug 3, 2009
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Postal Money Orders
I have a couple questions about USPS money orders:
1. Is ID required to cash a blank money order (where neither the payer nor payee's name is filled in)?
2. Has anyone ever encountered a situation where a post office doesn't have enough cash on hand to cash a money order? What happens in that situation?
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1. Yes. In fact, you may be required to fill in your name before they will cash it.2. Yes, that happens often if you go early in the morning. You will be asked to return late in the day, or the next day, or perhaps go to a larger post office.
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| 6229. |
Paul
Stafford, Tx
Age: 58
Aug 3, 2009
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Re: Jim in Austin
Jack: I worked for a very large Fortune 20 company and we had over 100 company cars and trucks in Texas. All paperwork for the vehicles were issued through New Jersey Corp to Texas DMV. No Drivers Licence was ever shown and DMV has no idea who each driver was. Vehicles were owned in New Jersey and registered in Texas with proper insurance. Perhaps the clerk Jim was dealing with was trying to be difficult.
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It's always good to try multiple clerks!
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| 6228. |
Jim
Austin, Texas
Age: 46
Aug 3, 2009
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Texas Titling of Vehicles
I'm having difficulty titling a vehicle in Texas in a NMLLC without showing my DL.
I have told the TXDOT that the LLC owns the vehicle and not me and this is their response: "You will still register the vehicle in the name of the LLC. However,
an agent of the business still needs to file a copy of their license in
the county the vehicle will be operated. The vehicle may have many
different drivers, but one driver needs to be the agent to file the
paperwork."
Any advice on how to overcome not having to show your DL?
Assuming there is no way around this, then:
Is any of your DL information shown on the title/registration?
How easy will it be for the DL to be linked to the vehicle?
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Note to readers:
... Jim is purchasing the car from a dealer, not a private party. However, the message from the TXDOT appears to cover all registrations--something I have not heard before.
Can any of you Texans with cars registered in LLCs help Jim out, please?
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| 6227. |
mary
raleigh nc
Age: 54
Aug 2, 2009
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cell phone eavesdropping
Drake and Iris,
thanks for the good advice. I like the idea of a prepaid but don't know which one is best. sorry if this sounds odd but can someone eavedrop on a prepaid? thanks
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| 6226. |
Iris
King George, VA
Age: 40
Aug 2, 2009
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#6224 Cell phone spying
In addition to the advice already given; keep a log of what you say, to whom, and when. If information gets out; you could pinpoint if information is being spread by whomever you are speaking with or if someone is listening in on your calls. You could look into getting a prepaid phone that no one knows you have and would be harder to trace. Or if you are really concerned about what you need to speak about; do so in person and avoid any phone.
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Drake
LA, CA
Age: 34
Aug 2, 2009
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6224 - Cell phone spying
"Is there a way to find out if someone is doing this and who it is?"
Over time, yes. Counter-Surveillance. First though, ask yourself why you think you might be a target. If you think the answer is yes, then ask yourself who would put you under surveillance and what would they hope to learn by doing so.
Then you can determine when they may be listening and create a scenario where they may show themselves. By being observant and thinking on your toes, you may be able to identify them. Professional assistance may be necessary. Be prepared to pay industry prices for professional services rendered if you go that route. Otherwise, have some fun with your friends and prospective eavesdroppers.
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| 6224. |
Mary
raleigh nc
Age: 54
Aug 2, 2009
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cell phone spying
It seems unbelievable to me that someone can sign up for a service that not only can listen in on my cell phone whether on or off but can actually find out where I am at!!
Is there a way to find out if someone is doing this and who it is?
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| 6223. |
Mike
Orange County, California
Age: 30
Aug 2, 2009
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Skip College
Yet another example of the higher educational system breakdown. Trina Thompson is suing her college to get back all of her tuition ($70,000). Despite the college's promises to "land her a job" since graduating in April, she is still unemployed. I'm sure we'll be seeing many more of these lawsuits in the near future.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/College-...
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| 6221. |
Merlin
Cincinatti, OH
Age: 25
Aug 1, 2009
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Reply 6219
I work in an office building on airport(CVG) property that is rented by a shipping company.
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Paul
Stafford, Tx
Age: 58
Jul 31, 2009
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Merlin in Cincinnati
Jack: What industry does Merlin in Cincinnati work in? An airport of Federal Building? If not this has to be a very depressing place to work. The management wants to make sure your not a crazy with a weapon on a daily basis everytime you go to work? Your right; change jobs.
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Merlin
Cincinatti OH
Age: 25
Jul 31, 2009
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reply 6216
We didn't have these security screenings when I started the job well over a year ago. I've checked both my employee handbook and contract and it mentions nothing about security screenings or searches. When I pointed this out to my boss he told me he would find the right person in the company to answer my questions. In the mean time I was/am just curious as to what my rights in that regard are, whether at work or elsewhere.
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Ned
New York, NY
Age: 65
Jul 31, 2009
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PayPal (or Pay Pal).
I started to order an e-book and then I bumped up against Pay Pal with it's intrusive questions. I had been planning to use my American Express Gift Card. I would like to make a purchase, please advise how I should deal with this impediment. Thank you.
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You do not need a PayPal account. Any normal credit card will do. However, I doubt that a gift card can be used (those are very limited). We have a very secure site but if you prefer not to use a normal credit card, you can order by mail. If you have any further questions, please e-mail me rather than use this forum.
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Merlin
Cincinatti OH
Age: 25
Jul 31, 2009
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Private security
At my place of employment we are required to go through a metal detector and must place all items carried in pockets on a conveyor belt to go through an x-ray screening. My question(s) is, do they have a legal right do this? Is there any legal precedent for this? Isn't this an invasion of privacy? Don't they have to be government agency to have any jursdiction or right to search you? Thanks.
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I suspect you agreed to all that when you got the job. Since you are unhappy with the screening, my advice is to change jobs or--even better--go into business for yourself.
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Chris
Charlottesville, VA
Age: 44
Jul 31, 2009
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Simon Gift Card
I've bought them at the mall with no questions asked...But the grocery store is much more convenient for me. Most stores have displays of all sorts of gift cards.
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Tom
Cambridge, MA
Age: 42
Jul 31, 2009
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RE: Simon Prepaid Visa Cards
I have purchased Simon cards in a mall before. I paid in cash, and at that point they were ready to use in a store.
I wanted to use them online, so when I got home I registered them at Simon's website with a fake name and the address of a public library in a far away state. As long as you use the same name and address, you can use them for online purchases with no problem. (Just be sure to use a shipping address that is different from your public library billing address!)
No SSN was ever required.
Although Simon says you cannot use them for purchases outside of the US (and maybe Canada, I don't remember), I have used them for online purchases from retail sites in other countries without trouble.
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