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porwolf 11-01-2014 11:39 AM

Sorry to read about your predicament, Craig. But I did learn a few things on this thread, especially about passwords.

craigster59 11-01-2014 04:39 PM

Well, just a little update. Sid, I did give him the "Taken speech" but it included manual decapitation and defacation down the esophageal region.

I recieved another call 30 minutes ago with a blocked ID. I knew it was him so I called his number from a non local traceable cell phone. He picked up and I acted like I had the wrong number. He went all "Cholo" on me for wasting his time. The dumbass is still using the phone.

I'll file a police report (don't know how far that wil go). But I've got his number, might be worth messing with a little further.

stealthn 11-02-2014 09:46 AM

Some nasty trojans going around right now that would have got all your info, usually with a phishing email or even off a search engine.

As for the phone, Imwould freak on the phone company for not having valid security around this.

Good luck, and whoever suggest lifelock, the CEO was hacked minutes after posting his SIN on the side of their trucks in the the old comercials pwnd

WolfeMacleod 11-02-2014 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john70t (Post 8333141)
Jacob Jimenez Phone and Address | Zabasearch.com Free People Search in the San Fernando Valley.

Wire transfer = He had to open a bank account, and pass federal screening = real name.
There shouldn't be a reason the local cops wouldn't pick up an easy case.

Can get a lot better than Zabasearch stuff out there.
US Search
People finders..
Intelius...

entire background checks, relatives, etc...

I'm showing about 20 Jacob Jimenez' in the Socal area...

gshase 11-02-2014 03:05 PM

We were advised to never give out a SSN #. If they need a # I make one up.

flatbutt 07-01-2016 06:49 AM

My former employer got hacked recently and my info was stolen. So I've contacted the three credit bureaus, the IRS, the FTC, my bank, my investment broker and just now the USPS.

Man this is nuts! Whomever got my info has tried credit applications, phone accounts and just now my broker called me to confirm a change of address. Faaack me what next?

Mark Henry 07-01-2016 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigster59 (Post 8332659)
My question is, how did he get this info? I called ATT and the forwarded number is a local number. Did he hack e mail? Anyone who has been through it or has input it would be greatly appreciated. SmileWavy


Sounds a bit more sophisticated, but #1 is skimming at ATM's and gas pumps.

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craigster59 07-01-2016 07:57 AM

I still have my credit frozen with the 3 companies. The thing that sucks is you can unfreeze it for 24 hours but costs $15 every time ( in Calif at least). The one piece of info that he didn't have was my Mother's maiden name, that tripped him up on 3 credit card applications.

After all this the main thing I learned was that both LE and the CC companies could give 2 shytes about fraud. They really truly did not seem to care.

stomachmonkey 07-01-2016 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigster59 (Post 9182394)
After all this the main thing I learned was that both LE and the CC companies could give 2 shytes about fraud. They really truly did not seem to care.

It's simple economics.

The shear volume of fraud and the ease with which it can be done make preventing identity theft from their end near impossible.

It's far easier and cheaper to detect after the fact and try to shut down before too much money has been lost.

Like any war the fact that casualties will be inflicted leads to the reality of and planning for acceptable loss.

wdfifteen 07-01-2016 11:00 AM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1467399603.jpg

Whoeasy.com says they have more information and it cost 95 cents to see it.

wdfifteen 07-01-2016 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigster59 (Post 8332659)
Talked to Paypal and the gal said that usually if your passwords are the same for banking, Paypal, Amazon, etc. they just put in your email and password and they're off to the races.

Were yours all the same?

craigster59 07-01-2016 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdfifteen (Post 9182684)
Were yours all the same?

Unfortunately yes. It was a strong password but after they cracked at Chase they went straight to Paypal. My Amazon was different but fortunately I was able to head them off at PayPal to avoid any charges.

They were also able to contact Discover Business card directly and add themselves on as an additional card holder. When I called Discover to ask if any transactions had been made lately the woman told me no charges but I had ordered a card for an employee by the name of Daniel Lopez. I'm the sole employee of my LLC. Dirty rat bastards.

DavidI 07-03-2016 08:12 AM

It looks like this fool has a registered phone with T-Mobile:

Free Carrier Lookup - Find the carrier information for phone numbers - worldwide.

Phone Number: 18189279490
Carrier: T-Mobile
Is Wireless: y
SMS Gateway Address: 8189279490@tmomail.net
MMS Gateway Address: 8189279490@tmomail.net

I suggest you document every single step you took in a timeline. Be as accurate as possible with dates, times, and actions. With the complete information, contact your local police department and ask to have a report written. Follow-up with the handling detective and ensure you are in close contact with him/her. They can write search warrants for his phone records, bank accounts, etc. and nail him. You are not the only victim and this fool will victimize others as well.

If you have any questions, or need and direction, PM me your number and I'll call you.

Good luck!

Evans, Marv 07-03-2016 10:34 AM

Bet you ten to one, when you try to get the police involved, they'll just give you lip service. Sucks to have to go through the inconvenience & problems. Gives impetus to my thoughts about having my credit reports frozen.


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