I took tomorrow off just to use up vacation time since it’s a “use it or lose it” deal. Unfortunately I learned today that my identity has been stolen.
Someone opened a Verizon Wireless account in my name, in person in VA, using my full SS, DOB, and of course name and address. I learned of this because Verizon sent me a bill for $388. I’ve never been a VZ customer at all. Thankfully the VZ fraud dept lady was very nice and helpful, but now I’ll be spending my day off making a police report, calling all 3 credit bureaus to put a security lock on my credit, and then I get to go to the DMV to finally register my new-to-me Jeep.
The stupid part of this is the thief didn’t buy a phone, just 2 lines of service that will now be shut off only 2.5wk after activation. So what’s the point in going through all of that effort? I could understand if they bought a couple new iPhones to flip overseas.
I just hope they haven’t bought any cars or anything else yet.
Silver lining for my day off, I get to pick up my Resonator K and we’re going out to a nice steak dinner to celebrate my best friend’s recent promotion.
Someone opened a Verizon Wireless account in my name, in person in VA, using my full SS, DOB, and of course name and address. I learned of this because Verizon sent me a bill for $388. I’ve never been a VZ customer at all. Thankfully the VZ fraud dept lady was very nice and helpful, but now I’ll be spending my day off making a police report, calling all 3 credit bureaus to put a security lock on my credit, and then I get to go to the DMV to finally register my new-to-me Jeep.
The stupid part of this is the thief didn’t buy a phone, just 2 lines of service that will now be shut off only 2.5wk after activation. So what’s the point in going through all of that effort? I could understand if they bought a couple new iPhones to flip overseas.
I just hope they haven’t bought any cars or anything else yet.
Silver lining for my day off, I get to pick up my Resonator K and we’re going out to a nice steak dinner to celebrate my best friend’s recent promotion.