In response to my fraud warning, a friend of mine recently asked “if the thief took your data, how am I at risk?”
One scam I am aware of is this: The thief calls you, pretending to be a doctor or nurse at a hospital. He tells you that I have been hurt in an accident and that a credit card is needed – temporarily while my insurance is being verified – to receive treatment.
It may sound lame, but people fall for it all the time.
My laptop has been stolen. That means that if I had your contact information, now some asshole thief has it too.
If you get any strange calls mentioning me, don’t tell them anything about yourself or me. If someone comes to your door asking about me, don’t tell them anything about yourself or me.
Remember that they may try to trick you into thinking I’m hurt or need help – DON’T TELL THEM ANYTHING. They may claim to be a friend or family member and even know personal things – DON’T TELL THEM ANYTHING.
If you would, though, be friendly and try to get a number to call them back at. I’d love to get in touch.
