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cocktail-party 718 reads
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Under no circumstances would any reputable provider or screening service ask for your SSN. You got scammed. Yes, you should be concerned about identity theft. Good luck!

kafkaesque122125 reads

am new so decided i had to bite the bullet a bit without references. gave full name, work info and ssn for background check and then emails went silent. they were very flirty before then! maybe i'm just being paranoid but something feels off....

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Tobi Telford782 reads

My screening requirements are pretty stringent, but wtf? Your social? Dude.

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kafkaesque12668 reads

it felt like too much info but im a newb so what am i supposed to do you know?

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Tobi Telford601 reads

Well there's no way to take it back, I suppose. Just know for the future, I can't think of a single reputable provider who requires a social. Hopefully someone here has some knowledge on how you can take some steps to protect yourself from identity theft.  

Posted By: kafkaesque12
it felt like too much info but im a newb so what am i supposed to do you know?

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cocktail-party719 reads

Under no circumstances would any reputable provider or screening service ask for your SSN. You got scammed. Yes, you should be concerned about identity theft. Good luck!

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swimtrekr633 reads

to read the self help center.  There you will find all the necessary rules and regs for safe navigation of this site and the hobby.  It was a BIG mistake to give out your SSN, do not do it again!!!!  Now you need to keep close attention to all your personal accounts so you don't get hacked or scammed.

I can't tell you why the girls you contacted stopped e-chatting with you, but you need to be wary of everything in the future.

 
Swim

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harborview544 reads

DANGER!  DANGER!  DANGER!!!    
You just set yourself up for Identity theft.  I think you should put a fraud alert on your banks accounts & credit reports.  Get your income taxes in NOW...  a lot of tax return fraud going on.   If anyone asks, you got scammed over the phone...

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harborview477 reads

Read the self help section, Link by the life preserver.  Then read back on this board until you can answer every question without looking.  THEN come back here & we'll gladly answer any questions you have.  

Sorry...  somebody took advantage of a newbie.

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perfectstorm495 reads

with being a hobby newbie! Who in the hell gives out their SSN to a stranger??!!
With all the info out there saying to never give out your SSN, and all the info about scams and ID theft, what in the hell were you thinking? There are very very few entities you should give your SSN to. That includes your employer, some banks, and a few government agencies

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RedheadBombshell483 reads

companies that monitor and help protect you from identity theft asap.  

Maybe some here can recommend reputable ones.  I seem to remember some credit card companies or maybe certain banks do this. I would even check Triple A. They've got benefits for just about everything.  Maybe the Social Security office and/or their website can give you additional info.

Personally, I like Lifelock, but there has to be multiple other companies. Sorry I can't offer more suggestions.  

It's imperative that you act as quickly as possible. Identity theft is no joke, can cost a fortune if you need legal help to save your credit rating once the damage has started and can literally come back to haunt you for years.  

Best of luck to you.

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Tobi Telford475 reads

Desi, I was just thinking about you, my love! :)

And I agree, the OP needs to get Lifelock STAT.

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RedheadBombshell456 reads

You make this old broad think and you continue to impress me with your wise, beautiful soul. Thank you for all of those things. Tonight, I thank you for putting a big smile on my face.

Sending you love, admiration and respect, sweetheart.  If I ever grow up, I wanna be just like you.
                                                                 Desi :-)

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floyd1039457 reads

sent you a pm with the link. Wait till Monday afternoon and be in debt up to your eyeballs if you have good credit now.

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SweetSour428 reads

Very unwise. Alert all of the credit agencies, credit card companies and monitor your report.  Sheesh dude, :(

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RedheadBombshell482 reads

Anyone reading many of the board posts, might be hesitant to ask for advice, even here.  
Am I exaggerating?  Read all the previous responses again.  Even some who gave advice, found a way to throw in a little slam.  

The subject is beyond serious. The ramifications could be devastating in so many areas of this gentleman's life FOREVER.

Some possibilities to consider: What if the OP is an 18 yr. old who never had the benefit of a mentor/parent to caution him against sharing sensitive info.?  He may be a young military guy who left for bootcamp the day after high school graduation and found TER while completing a tour in Afghanistan. Can't imagine the inspiration that would be, to motivate a young man NOT to get his ass blown off.

I don't think it matters a bit if he's young, naive or an inexperienced person.  He asked for help. HERE.  

I thought this board was supposed to feel safe. Wish he felt safe to ask before he put himself in such a vulnerable position.  Wish he knew how much knowledge many of you so kindly share, before acting on his urges. Wish those with more knowledge than I'll ever possess, would quickly step up and offer the advice he urgently needs.  
                                   The forever hopeful, Des

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floyd1039388 reads

I did not think I was mean. I had my CC number passed around in ATL. years ago. Was still liable for a small amount but I had insurance from someone other than the CC company. They hider a person to pursue it and recovered their money from the stores that took the card. Lucky it was the end of a billing cycle and I found it only 5 days in. I know times have changed but noy all is for the good. Luck to him.

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harborview426 reads

If guys were forceful it is because he needed to (he should have already) taken immediate action to protect himself.   We are not being MEAN.  
Trust your gut.  He said he felt something feels off...  he's right.

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