as an Aussie existing in the USA, can I just say that our tax file number doesn't even begin to equal the value of the SS number. You can't even get the PHONE connected without a SS number (I kid you not). One of the things that annoys me constantly is when I go to inservice I have to give my SS number along with my name when I sign attendance records. Of course I'm the only idiot who doesn't know their SSN off by heart cos I've only had it for a year!!
Kirsten who only has 8 months to go.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 3:16 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: READ - TAKE HEED !!! > This is obviously American advice - Australian's don't > have Social Security numbers. I guess the closest thing > is the Tax File Number. > > However - the photocopying everything is *good* advice. > > I have heard similar advice about going overseas, which > I follow - I always take several photocopies of the > front page of my passport, and take one with me and > leave one here with someone I can contact easily. If > I then lose my passport or have it stolen it is then > much easier to replace. > > Regs > > Brian White > ( The list's lurking geek ... ) > > At 23:26 14/11/2002, Rhonda wrote: > > > >I am not sure if these numbers work from Australia but the advice is good > >in this day and age. I would never have thought to photocopy what was in > >my purse. > >Regards > >Rhonda. > > > >I don't know if a corporate attorney actually sent this out, but it sounds > >like good advice. > >A corporate attorney sent this out to the employees in his company... > > > >Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine, do both sides of > >each license, credit card, etc. > >You will know what you had in your wallet > >and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep > >the photocopy in a safe place. > > > >We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed against us in > >stealing a name, address, Social Security, credit cards, etc. Unfortunately > >I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last > >month. Within a week, the thieve(s) ordered an expensive monthly cell phone > >package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a > >Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record > >information online, and more. > > > >But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens > >to you or someone you know: We have been told we should cancel your credit > >cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card > >numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them > >easily. > > > >File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where it was stolen, > >this proves to credit providers you were diligent, and is a first step toward > >an investigation (if there ever is one). > > > >But here's what is perhaps most important: (I never ever thought to do this) > >Call the three national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a > >fraud alert on your name and Social Security number. I had never heard of > >doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for > >credit was made over the Internet in my name. > > > >The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information > >was stolen and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. By > >the time I was advised to do this, almost ! ! ! two > >weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. > > > >There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' > >purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. > >Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my > >wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped > >them in their tracks. > > > >The numbers are: > >Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 > >Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742 > >Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289 > >Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271 > > > >We pass along jokes; we pass along just about everything. Do think about > >passing this information along. It could really help someone. > > > > > > > >____________________________________________________ > ><http://www.incredimail.com/redir.asp?ad_id=309&lang=9>1438a9.jpg > >IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - > ><http://www.incredimail.com/redir.asp?ad_id=309&lang=9>Click Here > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > ------------------------- > Brian White > Step Two Designs Pty Ltd > Knowledge Management Consultancy, SGML & XML > Phone: +612-93197901 > Web: http://www.steptwo.com.au/ > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Content Management Requirements Toolkit > 112 CMS requirements, ready to cut-and-paste -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
