tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post2796899357087784032..comments2024-03-17T04:14:44.845-05:00Comments on Frugal Scholar: How do Scammers Do It?Frugal Scholarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-87558161288730018722015-09-06T07:54:20.669-05:002015-09-06T07:54:20.669-05:00Sewing Librarian might be onto to something. I onc...Sewing Librarian might be onto to something. I once had an employee who opened fraudulent accounts using her work address. She was the person who handled office mail so she was able to pull "her" bills (which she didn't pay, BTW) before delivering the rest of the mail in the office. The key to this kind of fraud is that the perpetrator can never be absent -- and this employee had a spotty attendance record. Someone else handled the mail one day while the fraudster was out sick and we discovered the scam. It was only after we fired her that we discovered the scope of the fraud -- various small accounts (most way overdue)she set up in the company name.<br /><br />I would put a freeze via all 3 credit reporting agencies on your credit so no one could open any accounts using your info. (You can always unfreeze if you want to refinance your mortgage, etc.) And I would do some internet research (even if you have to pay a small fee) on the mystery man. You can easily find out where he lives, etc.<br /><br />Shame on the stupid "customer" service people. I'd call back and ask to speak with a supervior or manager. dotsybabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01946398611149962690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-49252042625753231222015-09-06T05:12:06.102-05:002015-09-06T05:12:06.102-05:00I have a similar situation here, but mostly becaus...I have a similar situation here, but mostly because our flat has changed hands many times. I simply return all incorrect post as "return to sender" and I think, eventually, it works.Gam Kauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246353719716935408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-61034901595520325542015-09-05T21:36:31.874-05:002015-09-05T21:36:31.874-05:00Coming back to ask, is your mailbox a locked box o...Coming back to ask, is your mailbox a locked box or an open one that anyone can get into? I'd consider getting a locked one. What an opening for a mystery story. Person uses the mailbox of an unsuspecting stranger for years, always getting to the mail first. But one day said person falls ill and dies. Second person is flooded with dead person's mail, investigates, and lands in the middle of -----what?SewingLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884510117234994583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-37976904217728025762015-09-05T21:28:28.592-05:002015-09-05T21:28:28.592-05:00It occurs to me that someone could use a fake addr...It occurs to me that someone could use a fake address for a long time these days by receiving and paying all bills online. The only catch would be how to get a credit card in the first place? Is the ATT bill for phone services or for their (Universal) credit card? I wouldn't bother to call companies again, given their reaction the first time. I'd continue to return the mail, however.SewingLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884510117234994583noreply@blogger.com