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Drake
LA, CA
Age: 34
Jun 20, 2009
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Tracking Sat Phones
See link.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.livesatellitetracking.com/...
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Before you hit the panic button, see it through ...
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| 6057. |
Jim
92618
Age: 36
Jun 20, 2009
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TSA Harassment
I found an article the readers might find interesting.
Some guy was harassed by TSA for not answering a question. He asked repeatedly if he was legally obligated to answer or not, and they would not tell him yes or no, so he refused. The TSA guy got disciplined. It turns out the money was political contributions for Ron Paul
Submitted Link #1: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/06/20/tsa.lawsuit/inde
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| 6056. |
Pat
Punta Gorda FL
Age: 69
Jun 20, 2009
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Moving
Mr. Luna,
I am making a move, although I don't feel that I'm doing it correctly.
I purchased a P.O. Box for 6 months, after which I'll just allow to expire, have all my mail changed to go to P.O. Box, have someone picking up the mail. Would like to change important mail to a ghost address, once I receive all the mail with yellow change of address tags. I have a ghost address in FL and am establishing one in my new state.
Only thing with the new state, is that I have property here and intend to live in it. Everyone knows me, how do I make myself invisible. When I call people in FL I use a TrakFone. I do have a landline here and could do away with it if need be. My auto is still registered and licensed in FL as well as insured there.
I still feel even though not too many people know where I am, I'm not so Invisible. My children know where I am and know how to get here.
My main reason for moving where I am is because of age and would like to be near family.
I filled out two applications for work to supplement my income.
I also have a Networking business that I wonder if I should make invisible.
Still seems to me that I'm not doing this correctly.
What should I be doing in order to be as invisible as possible under these circumstances?
Pat
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This may sound like a shameless plug (which it is) but with all those questions, I see no way out other than arranging to meet with me for a personal consultation.
I will tell you in advance, however, that applying for jobs may put you on the national New Hires list. (Have you read Skip College, which advocates working for yourself in a niche market?)
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| 6054. |
Terry
Detroit, MI
Age: 45
Jun 20, 2009
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tracking
Here's another scary development in tracking of you, your assets, whatever...
Submitted Link #1: http://www.cats-i.net/
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| 6053. |
Dorothy
Topeka, KS
Age: 40
Jun 19, 2009
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Thank you, James, re: IP trackability on internet-enabled phones
That was exactly the kind of information I was looking for. Now... Part 2 of the same topic: If one is using a prepaid SIM card on AT&T with data services enabled, while using a semi-smart phone (perhaps a prepaid phone that allows internet acces but not necessarily a true Smartphone such as a MotoQ or a Blackberry, purchased as anonymously as possible, would that be a way to perhaps have a voice on an internet forum without being located?
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| 6052. |
Sebastian
Knoxville, TN
Age: 59
Jun 19, 2009
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re 6048, 6040, 6038 and 6029
Usually, GPS trackers are independently powered by their own batteries, so a base load measurement would mean nothing.
The junction detector would go crazy given the amount of electronics on a car, just sensors on the bottom of a car would give a junction detector too many false alarms. I think what you read about was mixing junction diodes into concrete for new government construction; it makes things harder to bug because a strong enough electromagnetic (it doesn’t have to be too strong) will cause the diodes to re-radiate a jamming signal on numerous frequencies.
I looked for a commercial GPS locator and there doesn’t seem to be one commercially available. I did figure out how to build one.
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| 6050. |
James
Lewiston, ID
Age: 32
Jun 19, 2009
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re 6048, 6040, 6038 and 6029
Dave,
PC card has been replaced by the express port. It has the advantages of simplified hardware design and faster buses.
Randy,
I think that a multimeter (attached to the fuse panel) might be useful, you could check the electrical load of the system and compare it to some baseline. The oft mentioned GPS detector would help w/ the vast majority of devices that use that technology, or a gate detector. I'm probably wrong though.
Sebastian,
My point was that not necessarily everyone will use GPS trackers. Eventually someone will rig a tracker using other technology. I pointed out the junction detector, because I vaguely remember reading about one such being tripped by adulterated construction materials.
Dorothy,
Actually it'd be more traceable. lets say hypothetically that I get an iphone and post something nasty about a good family man on such a forum. all he would need to do is have a cracker get my phones IP address from the forum. then the cracker could trace it back to the phone company, who will keep logs forever. the logs would likely contain a list of when certain credential are associated w/ a specific address. The credential could then be use to spoof or to trace down where I was then and where I am now.
Yes, I am borderline paranoid.
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| 6048. |
Dave
Eagan, MN.
Age: 44
Jun 19, 2009
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IBM ThinkPad
I was reading in your book How to be Invisible that the IBM ThinkPad was the best for privacy. I called up the current makers on the phone and asked them if their laptops still had the removable PC cards and they did not know what I was talking about. They said their units do not come with that.
I am disappointed and would like to know what happened to the ThinkPad and what you currently recommend so that we do not have to resort to Carbonite to back up our files and so we can remove the files for privacy? Thanks
Submitted Link #1: http://www.invisible-privacy.com...
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PC cards have been replaced by jump drives and small memory cards that hold far more information than any PC card ever did. As for ThinkPads, I stopped buying them when IBM sold them to Lenovo.I currently have four laptops. My favorite is the ASUS PC Eee due to it's small size and 9-hour battery life. Very easy to hide, as I point out in my June 1, 2009 blog. (See the link below.)
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| 6047. |
Dona
Missoula, MT
Age: 43
Jun 19, 2009
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NM LLC
Mr. Luna,
I recently received a NM LLC, When I went to change my car over to the LLC, the DMV told me that MT requires that the LLC be registered with the state of MT. I was wondering if anyone else has tried to do this in MT and what their results were. I just don't know what to do about this and need some ideas. Thanks!
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This is the first complaint I've heard about the Montana DMV. Do you have private licensing bureaus there? If so, try another office. Or, go to another DMV office. Dress well, act confident,as if OF COURSE you can use a NM LLC.
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| 6046. |
Dorothy
Topeka, KS
Age: 40
Jun 18, 2009
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very interesting thread about
The thread is long, and getting longer by the day, but very very interesting!
Submitted Link #1: http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=15385...
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| 6045. |
Ron
Detroit, Michigan
Age: 60
Jun 18, 2009
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Canadian Drivers Licenses
I have seen Canadian Drivers Licenses mentioned here before (but if I recall correctly they had been obtained some time ago).
Do you (or anyone else on here) have any idea if any province(s) in Canada currently issue drivers licenses to foreigners (US citizens to be specific) who do not have any sort of Canadian visa/residency?
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No, that will not (legally) work.
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| 6044. |
Rob
Springfield, IL
Age: 27
Jun 18, 2009
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re: Bob #6041
You need an attorney who specializes in criminal defense. Until you find an attorney, say nothing to any law enforcement agent who attempts to contact you except "I'm currently seeking out an attorney and when I retain one, I will have him or her contact you."
I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT IT IS, REGARDLESS OF HOW YOU MAY FEEL ABOUT THIS ADVICE, TO FOLLOW IT. If you feel ill-equipped to politely decline a law enforcement request to speak with you, you may find the video link below helpful. It has been posted here before. In the strongest possible terms, I recommend everyone view it - if you are ever caught in an unfortunate circumstance like Bob, it will save you legal fees. If it one day saves you prison time, it may be the most important 45 minutes of your life.
BOB - IT DOES NOT MATTER THAT YOU HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING WRONG. DO NOT SPEAK WITH THE POLICE EXCEPT THROUGH AN ATTORNEY. Even if you are, foolishly, intent on talking to the police, at least wait until you hear from an actual criminal defender, who handles these matters every day. In fact, ask 10 criminal defenders if they think it's a good idea to speak to the police - even if you've done nothing wrong.
AGAIN, BOB, GET A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY AND DO NOT DISCUSS ANYTHING WITH ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER UNLESS YOUR ATTORNEY IS PRESENT.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMjMPlXzdA...
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| 6043. |
Dave
Chicago, IL
Age: 49
Jun 18, 2009
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Lien on relative's account for my debt
I'm recently divorced and have 2 children. I'm behind in my child support payments, and I recently contacted Illinois Family Services to arrange a repayment plan for the amount I owe.
When I tried to make a debit card payment 12 hours later the transaction was declined. I called my bank's automated balance system and found my balance to be $0, despite having made a $5,000 deposit two days earlier. A customer service rep at the bank informed me that Family Services had levied my account for the entire balance due. Several hours later my mother called to inform me that her account had also been levied. I was listed as Power of Attorney on her account 30 years ago and had forgotten all about it.
Does anyone know if it is legal to seize assets of an account owned by one individual for debts of another individual having POA?
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You need an attorney, and fast! Later on, when you get back on your feet, do not keep an account in your name. In fact, you may not wish to have an account at all. Run your life on a cash basis, and do not be listed as having a PoA on ANY account.
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| 6042. |
linda
Portland, Oregon
Age: 58
Jun 18, 2009
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how do i advertise a ghost address and a rural private RV lot for rent without attracting every nut job?
I am buying a rural parcel that has a separate area with an old RV on it-I plan to remove that and want to rent for cash to someone who might want to live there in their own RV anonymously, also I can pick up and forward mail for someone. How would I go about advertising this or finding clients?
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Craigslist, but this will take some serious thought.
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| 6041. |
Bob
Detroit, MI
Age: 36
Jun 17, 2009
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How to explain multiple names linked to same address(mail-drop)
Help. I've been using a private office owned by a friend as a mail-drop for years. Now, I discover the friend is in trouble with authorities who've linked his address to my LLC. What am I to do?
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See #6044 and FOLLOW HIS ADVICE!
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Randy
cocoa beach FL
Age: 44
Jun 16, 2009
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GPS unit
Besides climbing underneath vehical with flashlight and searching for a device the size of a magnetic key holder(available online for less than $200) are there any other simple alternatives for detection? This unit is a receiver, does not transmit and is recovered at a later time then info is down-loaded.
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| 6039. |
linda
portland Oregon
Age: 58
Jun 16, 2009
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selling property to my own LLC
If I currently have some land parcels and I want to sell them to my own LLC to lessen my potential liability once I start development on them, in what order would I need to do the following:
set up a ghost address, set up an LLC, set up a non-interest bearing bank account in the name of the LLC, fill out the deed of sale and record it (Also, if I am selling the land to my own LLC, will my personal name/signature have to be shown on the recorded documents and in the tax rolls if someone should decide to search there for any potential assets?)
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Titling land in an LLC protects your PRIVACY. It does not necessarily give you asset protection--that is another field.
The LLC should use a ghost adress, such as the one in Alaska. I have never used an LLC for a bank account. (This is explained in "Invisible Money.") When you talk about "starting development," this may be a good time to talk to a local expert, such as your tax attorney or CPA. They might recommend using an Oregon LLC rather than NM, if there is any chance of a lawsuit some day.
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Sebastian
Knoxville, TN
Age: 59
Jun 16, 2009
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re: 6030 and 6029
James, there is such a thing as detecting semiconductor junctions, but it is different from the GPS detector. The GPS detector is a receiver that picks up the first local oscillator of the GPS receiver.
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Sharie
Mississauga, Ontario
Age: 37
Jun 16, 2009
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#6036 Bulk Purchasing
This is in reply to the post about Costco. Here is Canada we have a Loblaws chain of stores (which includes Wholesale Club) with huge ClubPack sections enabling customers to purchase the same types of products (mutlipacks, large "economy" sizes, etc)available at Costco. Much more private option in that no membership is required (and thus no fee)and therefore you are not providing them with your name, address, and so forth.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.loblaw.ca/en/abt_corprof.html#top...
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Tommy
Yonkers NY
Age: 52
Jun 15, 2009
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COSTCO: Anonymous member info??
I am signing up with Costco momentarily. I did the math and it's well worth the $50.00 membership fee.
What type of personal info is required to become a member aside from photo ID?? When I signed up for Sam's Club day pass, they entered my driver's license info into their database. Will Costco do the same??
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I've been a member for over 20 years. I no longer remember what was asked for, but it's in the name of a Wyoming corporation. No address. (That part irks them but I insist I do not want ANY mail from Costco coming to my address.)
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