discovery4us wrote: I can remember writing paper checks at the grocery store and they would ask for and write my drivers license number on the memo line and I never thought twice about it. They had my name address and DL number they might as well of had a copy of the DL.
and your bank account number.
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I can remember writing paper checks at the grocery store and they would ask for and write my drivers license number on the memo line and I never thought twice about it. They had my name address and DL number they might as well of had a copy of the DL.
I do not see the need for them to have a copy of the DL but I don't think it would keep me from doing business with them. I would guess that most identity thieves probable pulled off the identity theft with out a copy of the victims DL.
Sorry, but to be true they had to have your credit card too. As a principal with three nationwide rental car companies, I can tell you they do not check numbers with DMV, but do have to have valid credit cards in the same name which are checked with the cc provider before the keys are handed over. Not getting the whole story here?
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Well as I travel for work, I don't even stop at the rental car counter, just go straight to the car. Only issue is making sure it is on the correct card for the type of travel business or pleasure. :S
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Old Duck wrote: Having had ID fraud occur in the last year, I would ask them to block out the DL and DOB on the photocopy and verify it by showing me the copy. You never know where it ends up.
Even easier than that, tell them they can write down any information they want from the license but can NOT make a copy. That is what I do and almost never have a problem with it.
Copiers are too good these days. It might be REALLY hard to tell a color copy from the original.
SolidAxleDurango wrote: I understand that the older crowd doesn't always "get things" especially as it relates to IT..... But some of you would be really surprised at what digital exhaust trail you're constantly leaving behind without your knowledge and totally with your consent. ๐
So true. I work for Experian and the more I learn about where we get data from the more I try to avoid giving it out. Last week one of my co-workers was going on about his experian fico report which we get for free. Out of curiosity I pulled mine up and it came up as saying "not enough data to calculate". That works for me. Basically debt free.
boshog wrote: They get your name and address any ways, can easily get your registration from both the camper and the TV, likely have your credit card for payment, so what is the difference? Haven't all the states now removed your social security number from their DL? Michigan has, long time ago.
They get your name and address any ways, can easily get your registration from both the camper and the TV, so what is the difference? Haven't all the states now removed your social security number from their DL? Michigan has, long time ago.
Having had ID fraud occur in the last year, I would ask them to block out the DL and DOB on the photocopy and verify it by showing me the copy. You never know where it ends up.
DutchmenSport wrote: "I would think the hotels or campgrounds may keep the record not so much for homeland security purposes, but for assessment of any additional charges for damages once you check out." DING! DING! DING!
Never had one copied, campground or motel, but looked at at both.
If they wanted to photocopy, I'd probably walk!
You are absolutely right, may be for damage caused. I saw an old RVer about 90 drive over sewer connection with his toad. Seems to me he should have paid for the damage. I doubt he did. I guess no different than someone who hits your vehicle in a parking lot and skeedadles so he doesn't have to pay for damage.
I am the OP. They did not have my original license, but not any credit cards or credit information. The ID theft was not financial in that no money was stolen or obligated in my name. Only the valid DL number. It was a head scratcher for me as well as the numerous LEO's with whom I was required to filed reports. The whole thing happened within a few weeks of my license being coped by a car dealership when I test drove a new car. Coincidental? I don't know. But I never got the copy back.
*If* you are worried about identity theft, you should have credit freezes with each of the 3 credit agencies...
Best advice yet. I had my identity stolen years ago-from a paper check. Nothing is immune so the onus is on you to protect yourself. I have an Equifax account which monitors everything. It allows me to lock my credit report so that it's inaccessible to any search, so anyone applying for credit in my name will be stopped in their tracks. My cc companies and bank all require me to notify them if I leave the area, otherwise my cards won't work. They also monitor my spending habits and question if something doesn't look right. A PITA at times but well worth it.
Rule of thumb on using debit cards is don't let the card out of your sight and do a physical look at the scanner to make sure there's no scamming devices attached.
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Since I froze my credit at all three bureaus a year ago I have absolutely no concerns about identity theft. Even I cannot apply for credit without thawing my credit let alone anyone else steal my identity. To thaw my credit only takes a few minutes online but you have to have the magic number which is not my social security number.
...when you go to the doctor's office (or a Lab), they copy your Medicare card - the person(s) making the copies have access to your SS number (it's on the Medicare card)....
The government demanded health insurance companies stop using SS# as identifier some years back but continued to use it themselves. That has now changed and will be phased in over the next few years.
