The Days of High PC Maintenance and Repair Costs Are Gone!

At INVISUS, we provide you with significant cost savings for professional computer support services every time you need assistance. Brand name security products and computer services companies charge high per-minute or per-incident service fees anytime you need live personalized help. With the average computer requiring fixes and repairs an average of twice a year, and with security problems at an all-time high, this can hit the pocketbook hard for anyone who owns a computer today.

In fact, American consumers now spend over $4 billion every year on computer repairs including virus and spyware removals and system cleanups. This doesn't include the cost for downtime, the cost of travel to and from the repair shop, or the cost of having to purchase a new computer altogether. Increasingly, maintaining and repairing computers is costing as much as the computer itself.

It's not a question of "if" you will need professional help, it's a matter of "when".

Our service subscribers enjoy the benefit of actually saving money with our service because they don't pay the stiff price the rest of the industry charges for live help. Every security checkup, system cleanup, virus removal, spyware removal, etc. that we do for our subscribers amounts to real bottom line savings to members of the INVISUS community.

There are no per-minute costs nor per incident charges. Ever!!! Our subscribers receive unlimited service at no extra cost.

As a subscriber, you won't have to pull apart your computer, haul it down to a repair shop, and wait for days to get it cleaned up. As an added huge bonus, you'll have an English speaking, US-based technician personally helping you every time you need assistance.

We are here to help make your computer hassle-free and safe again. And we are here to save you money in the process.

So, why not take the first step by taking our free test! Just click on the red test button at the top of the right column.

What Everybody Ought to Know: Why Your Computers Need to Be Fully Protected

Here is what you will need to be fully protected on your home or business computer:

• at least five layers of overlapping security technologies and services to create a virtual fortress for your PC. Most off-the-shelf and free software offer two, or three at the most, programs. But are they overlapping when they work and when they update?
  
  
• desktop firewall to lock out hackers and other unauthorized intrusions and shield your PC from unauthorized communication both to and from your PC, making your PC virtually invisible to hackers and other intruders randomly scanning the Internet for vulnerable PCs;
  
  
• world-class anti-virus protection, including 24/7 scanning and certification that your incoming and outgoing e-mails attachments are virus-free — plus scanning of all removable media such as CDs, Zip disks, portable hard drives, and floppies;
  
  
• anti-spyware that continuously monitors, detects, and eliminates all forms of spyware, hacker tools, and malware from your PC including malicious spyware tools, adware, browser hijackers, search hijackers, keyloggers, ghost spammers, remote access tools (RATs), back doors, and many other illegal programs and applications that breach your privacy and security;
  
  
• patch management that will automatically find and fix security holes and other dangerous vulnerabilities in your computer’s operating system and software programs that hackers use to break into your computer;
  
  
• security alerts that warns you of brand new viruses, worms, and other security threats as they emerge – including specific recommendations of what to watch out for and how to avoid getting attacked to keep your privacy secured and your PC safe; and to wrap it all together,
  
  
• premium technical support that offers free unlimited expert technical support for any security related problems or issues by highly trained technicians.

Although the Internet basically provides a positive and productive experience, cyber-attacks against our personal privacy and security are reaching epidemic proportions. These attacks are occurring in our own homes and businesses. Our own computers are being used are being used as zombies to attack other people, businesses, and even our nation itself. As an average Internet user, you may not be aware of these threats nor have any idea about the dramatically increasing risks you face when connected to the Internet.

On a campaign for internet safety awareness and protection, my mission is to bring critical awareness to individuals, families, and small business owners, and to provide access to the necessary tools and ongoing expertise to secure your computer and help you stay protected.

I invite you to join the many thousands of others who have tested their computers, discovered these threats are real, and taken the necessary steps to protect their computers, their families, and their businesses.

Now that you have become aware of these issues, I encourage you to share this vital information with your families, friends and communities. Together, we can reach many millions of people and inform them about the threats to their privacy and security, and help them get the protection they desperately need.

Remember: When you say “No!” to hackers and spyware, everyone wins! When you don’t, we all lose.

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Part 3 of 3

What Everybody Ought to Know: Why You Need a Comprehensive Security Service Package

The Internet-based attacks on your personal privacy and security continue to worsen year after year. The future of Internet security is gloomy and it takes an extremely dedicated and savvy computer user to find the right mix of security programs and stay current with the newest threats. Internet security is not a one-time event. You cannot simply install security software on your PC and then forget about its safety and security, and ultimately, the safety and security of your family, home, and business. Internet safety and security require an ongoing, time-intensive process with a fairly high level of expertise and vigilance.

Why you need a team of security experts on your side:

Do you want to be an Internet security expert? If you are like most people, you neither want to nor have the time. You don’t want to worry about staying current with the latest technologies. You can’t possibly keep up with the all the new threats coming at you almost daily because you have better things to do with your time. Instead, most people end up relying on the opinions and recommendations of more knowledgeable friends and family members for their security needs and hope nothing bad happens. But is that the best and safest strategy?

To get maximum protection for your PC, you need an Internet security expert on your side. Better yet, you need a team of experts making sure that you, your family, and your business are always safe and secure. You need to find your own personal team of experts to rely on. If you ever have a security problem, you want a trusted expert you can call for professional answers and solutions without any hassles and extra costs! As time goes on, it will become even more critical than it is today.

The best protection you can have in today’s rapidly changing world of cyber-attacks is to have expert support for all your Internet security needs. Hackers will likely always be one step ahead of law enforcement and the security industry itself. Software-based protection alone, as you can see, is not enough anymore.

Of all the Internet users who have anti-virus software on their computers, 85% of them had computers that were subsequently infected with a virus or worm! Have you ever had a virus you couldn’t get rid of? Has your computer acted funny or has it slowed way down due to a massive spyware infestation? Then you see and know how dangerous and damaging these threats and risks are!

Unfortunately, for consumers seeking security and privacy protection with brand name solutions will find two extremes – complex systems they cannot afford or properly maintain, or consumer-grade technology that doesn’t provide adequate protection. If they do find something that fits their budget, it will likely have only a part of what is needed to truly protect a computer, and it won’t include free expert support and a security guarantee.

Caution: Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security thinking that the anti-virus software that came with your computer is enough protection. Off-the-shelf anti-virus software does not always protect you from attacks such as: hackers, spyware, remote access tools, Trojan horses, password crackers, keystroke loggers, identity theft tools, Microsoft security holes, hybrid viruses, and others much worst. And most people let their anti-virus program expire, thereby losing protection from everyday viruses and worms.

Remember: When you say “No!” to hackers and spyware, everyone wins! When you don’t, we all lose.

Test your computer now!

End Part 2 of 3

What Everybody Ought to Know: It’s No Longer Enough to Install Off-the-shelf Security Software

Think about this: You had problems with your computer in the past. Now you want to insure that those little annoying nuisance, pests, threats, and risks from hackers and spyware don’t hide in your computer any more. So, you load up your computer with all the free and off-the-shelf security software you can find. Now, as your confidence rises, you think that your computer is as impenetrable as the gold at Fort Knox.

Wrong!!!! You have been fooled into thinking that your computer is fully protected.

Now think about this: With all the options available to you, how do you know which one offers the best protection for you, your family, or your business? Here are some questions you need to consider:

• Are you a trained computer and Internet security expert?
  
  
• Do you know exactly which security software is compatible with your system?
  
  
• Do you have the time to continually research all the latest security technologies?
  
  
• Do you know exactly which software you should install and which ones should not?

• Once installed, how do you keep the different software programs updated? In fact, how often are they updated: daily? weekly? biweekly? monthly? Are the updates free. And if so, for how long?
  
  
• If you encountered a problem that your installed security software could not fix, or you simply had a question, would you have access to free, live technical support?
  
  
• If not, what would it cost you? Would it be a one-time fee? Would it come with a warranty period? And what would it cost you when the warranty expires?

By now, I’m hoping that you’re beginning to see why it is not enough any longer to install off-the-shelf security software. There is a better option! You need a revolutionary full security service package that gives you peace of mind because its software programs work together, its technical support is always live and free, and at no additional cost.

Remember: When you say “No!” to hackers and spyware, everyone wins! When you don’t, we all lose.

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Taking Your Computer to the Store is So Yesterday

By Joel Harrison
INVISUS Senior Technology Analyst

There’s nothing worse than having to get down behind your desk, memorize where all the wires go, and hope you can get them all back where they belong.

Except maybe paying too much for the repair once you get it to the store.

It’s time you stopped lugging your computer around town trying to find someone to fix it and take advantage of the latest software and services that lets the technician come to you – remotely.

With the advances in technology and the tools that are available, taking your computer to the shop is becoming a thing of the past. A technician can repair the majority of your computer problems without you leaving your house or them entering.

Remote help is taking over the support industry. And with the right support team caring for your computers, you don’t need to worry about a thing. They can do everything for you.

Sure, having to take your computer to the tech shop may still be warranted in some rare occasions, but you should always call for remote support first to see if they can get you up and running.

With just a phone call and a couple of clicks of the mouse, a technician can be connected to your computer to diagnose and repair errors and even clean off all the viruses and spyware.

Just sit back, relax, go get some dinner, and let the [INVISUS] technicians do everything for you. Ah, the beauty of remote support.

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Note: Whether your computer is at your home, church, or small business, you owe it to yourself, your family, congregation, customers, and employees to ensure that it is safe and secured from hackers and cybercriminal attacks.

Thus, I encourage you to test your PC right now by clicking on the test button in the upper, right column. After you've tested it, why not also take a moment to see if your small business is PCI compliant?

Karen Lodrick, Leading Nationwide Consumer Advocate for ID Theft Protection

Watch Karen's story on Good Morning America about how her identity was stolen, and how she caught (literally) the thief on the streets of San Francisco.

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Doing Our Part For National Cyber Security Month.

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

"Protect Yourself Before You Connect Yourself".

National Cyber Security Alliance Launches Cyber Security Awareness Volunteer Education (C-SAVE) Program Focuses on bringing Cybersecurity Experts Into Nation’s K‐12 Schools To Educate Students and Teachers about Internet Safety and Security

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2009 – With studies finding that less than 25%** of educators feel comfortable teaching students how to keep themselves safe from online cyber predators, bullies, and online fraud, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) has focused much of its efforts on providing K‐12 schools with the resources they need to better equip today’s digital generation.

Today at the RSA Conference, the NCSA announced the launch of a nationwide initiative – the Cyber Security Awareness Volunteer Education Program (C‐SAVE) – that is focused on fostering opportunities for cybersecurity experts and IT security professionals to donate their time and tap their expertise to help educate elementary, middle and high school students about Internet security and safety.

“There is an Internet safety and security knowledge gap,” said Michael Kaiser, executive director of the NCSA. “As we evolve into web based culture, our schools have not kept pace in teaching our youth to develop the skills they need to stay safe and secure online. Only 18%** of K‐12 curriculum discusses identity theft and only 22%** of teachers are comfortable teaching about cyberbullying. In these difficult financial times, C‐SAVE provides schools with a cost‐free opportunity to enrich the education experience and help improve the everyday lives of both their students and their teachers. It also provides information security professionals a wonderful opportunity to give back to their community.”

NCSA is seeking motivated individuals and corporations to approach local schools to deliver the C‐SAVE program. A comprehensive set of learning materials designed by a U.S. Department of Education veteran is available at www.StaySafeOnline.org/CSAVE.

Suggested lesson plans designed to meet the developmental level of young people at all grade levels provide clear, easy to understand instructions and tips for working in a classroom setting. In addition, resources are available that allow teachers and administrators to continue the conversation with their students and their students’ parents.

“We are living in a time when many of our children know much more about how to use the technology than their teachers and parents,” said Bill Sanderson, principal of the International Studies Academy high school in San Francisco. “Most of our students spend more time on the computer each day then they do watching television. School and parents have a responsibility to ensure that students can use computers safely, C‐SAVE will help better educate our children by leveraging the expertise of those who bring significant life experience making computers more secure. In turn, this program will also allow our teachers to better understand the online challenges our students face and better prepare them to harness the power of the Internet safely and securely.”

C‐SAVE also provides the opportunity to introduce students to the possibility of cybersecurity as a profession and become part of the next generation of cyber defenders. As part of the lesson plans, cybersecurity professionals are encouraged to talk about their job and the path they took to get to where they are.

EMC Corporation is the world’s leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Striving to be active and socially responsible in its local and global communities, EMC encouraged its cybersecurity experts to participate in C‐SAVE. More than 25 EMC security practitioners have already agreed to volunteer at schools from Massachusetts to California and help train more than 1000 families on staying safe online.

“There is no doubt that both our nation’s students and teachers need assistance when it comes to Internet safety and security,” said Roland Cloutier, Vice President and Chief Security Officer of EMC Corporation. “Companies such as EMC and others have a vast amount of resources that can not only help to keep our children safer online, but also foster a better understanding of the responsibilities one must embrace when using the Internet.”

C‐SAVE was launched in collaboration with the NCSA’s K‐12 education working group and its corporate sponsors.

** Data from 2008 K‐12 National Cyberethics, Cybersafety, Cybersecurity Baseline Study. Full results can be found at www.StaySafeOnline.MediaRoom.com/

About NCSA

The National Cyber Security Alliance is a nonprofit organization. Through collaboration with the government, corporate, non‐profit and academic sectors, the mission of the NCSA is to empower a digital citizenry to use the Internet securely and safely protecting themselves and the cyber infrastructure. NCSA works to create a culture of cyber security and safety through education and awareness activities. Visit www.StaySafeOnline.org/ for more information.

Contacts:

Aimee Larsen-Kirkpatrick
National Cyber Security Alliance
Phone: 202-756-3616
email: aimee@staysafeonline.org

Joshua Zecher
463 Communications
202-463-0013, ext. 206
email: mailto:/josh.zecher@463.com

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About National Cyber Security Awareness Month

National Cyber Security Awareness month now in its sixth year is a coordinated effort of the National Cyber Security Alliance, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MSISAC).

Source: National Cyber Security Alliance

Staying Safe Online: The Need for Cybersecurity

On the day that President Obama releases a cybersecurity policy review, hear from experts and officials in the field. This video features:

• Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security;
  
  
• William Pelgrin, Chief Cybersecurity Officer of New York;
  
  
• John Thompson, CEO of Symantec;
  
  
• Leslie Harris of the Center for Democracy and Technology; and
  
  
• Jeannette Wing of the National Science Foundation. (public domain)

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Symantec’s VP Talks About the Impact of Conficker Worm

CBS correspondent Lesley Stahl met with Steve Trilling, Symantec’s VP of Security Technology and Response, to talk about the impact of Conficker worm. Watch the video here.

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Parry Aftab: 5 Things Parents Need to Know about Facebook and MySpace

The following was aired on Good Morning America today, July 16, 2008, and was posted on the website at ABC News.

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For the majority of teens and tweens, networking online isn't just a game, it's a necessity. But parents worry their children don't fully grasp the ramifications of posting personal information online.

There are ways to protect your child. Cybersecurity expert Parry Aftab, who is also the executive director of WiredSafety.org, tells you the five things your child needs to know to keep safe on sites like MySpace and Facebook.

Find Your Teen's Profile

The first thing parents should do is find their child's profile, according to Aftab. Many kids have more than one online profile, so you have to find out how many your child has and where they are. You are entitled to know and the best way to find out is by asking your kids, she said.

You don't want a confrontation. You just want to make sure your kids are safe. Giving them a day to clean up their profile will allow them to cleanse it if they have information or pictures posted that tell too much about themselves, she said.

To see the full story in video and text at ABC News, just click the link below.

5 Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

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Three Sets of Tips and Tactics to Keep You Safe

1. Massive Internet security flaw uncovered, July 9, 2008

By Joseph Menn | Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Security researchers on Tuesday said they had discovered an enormous flaw that could let hackers steer most people using corporate computer networks to malicious websites of their own devising.

For bad news, that's pretty impressive. But there are two pieces of good news: First, no bad guys are known to be using the flaw yet. And second, in a possibly unprecedented display of industry cooperation, virtually every major software company affected is issuing patches to fix the problem.

System administrators will have 30 days to apply those patches -- from the likes of Microsoft Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., Red Hat Inc. and others -- before the details of the flaw are disclosed at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas.

Security experts -- including the man who discovered the flaw, Dan Kaminsky of security firm IOActive Inc. -- hope that the patches are broad enough that evil types won't be able to reverse-engineer them to exploit the vulnerability.

"We got lucky in this particular bug, because it's a design flaw," Kaminsky said in an interview. "It shows up in everyone's network, but the fix is a design fix that doesn't point directly at what we're improving."

US CERT, the Computer Emergency Readiness Team at the Department of Homeland Security, issued an alert Tuesday on the scope of the problem. CERT made the initial discovery seem like child's play.

"It took a couple of hours to find the bug," said Kaminsky, "and a couple of months to fix it." Kaminsky said he stumbled across the hole in the so-called DNS system for steering people to the websites they are seeking "by complete and total accident." Smaller DNS flaws have been used before to "poison" the servers that send people to the numerical address of the website name they enter.

But this failing is at least one order of magnitude bigger, and perhaps several.

"This is about the integrity of the Web, this is about the integrity of e-mail," Kaminsky said. "It's more, but I can't talk about how much more."

joseph.menn@latimes.com

2. Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft

Brian Gardner, June 24, 2008

www.HackerScan.org/identity-theft/

About Hacker Scan organization:

Hacker Scan is an organization dedicated to raising awareness and informing the public about Internet Security including: identity theft, network security, and security software.

Identity Theft topped the Federal Trade Commission's list of consumer complaints in 2002 costing consumers $343 million during that year. Approximately 500,000 Identity Theft victims filed a police report in 2001 alone.

Identity Theft is the act of using someone else's personal information (e.g. account numbers, driver's license, insurance card, or Social Security number) without their knowledge and using the assumed identity to commit fraud or theft. Often, the personal information is used to get loans or open credit card accounts. Some victims of Identity Theft have lost job opportunities, been refused mortgages and been left with destroyed credit and reputations.
Identity Theft victims and financial experts have offered many precautions to help protect against this crime, including:

• Keep track of personal information and only share that information with a company that is known and trusted. Read and understand the fine print in every document.
  
  
• Protect your Social Security number and mother's maiden name. Avoid giving personal information out over the phone. Avoid posting your Social Security number online, on your checks, outside of envelopes, on driver's license, etc.
  
  
• Minimize the number of identification information and financial cards carried in a wallet.
  
  
• Sign all new credit cards upon receipt. Write "Check ID" after your signature as a note to shopkeepers to ask for identification.
  
  
• Keep new and canceled checks in a safe place and report lost or stolen checks to the issuing financial institution immediately.
  
  
• Never leave receipts at bank machines, bank counters, public trash receptacles, or unattended gas pumps. Save them to match against your monthly bills, and then shred them.
  
  
• Buy only from secure Internet sites. Look for the closed lock icon to appear at the bottom of your browser or "https" to display in the URL to check the site's security status.
  
  
• Shred any documents that have any personal information or credit account numbers on them before discarding, including tax returns and unwanted credit card offers.
  
  
• Report all lost or stolen credit cards. If you applied for a new credit card and it has not arrived in a timely manner, call the bank or credit card company that is issuing the card.
  
  
• Follow up with creditors if bills do not arrive on time. A missing credit card bill could mean an identity thief has changed your billing address to cover his/her tracks.
  
  
• Notify credit card companies and financial institutions in advance of any change of address or telephone number. Make sure to contact the sender if your statements are not received in the mail by their usual time.
  
  
• Monitor your credit. Check your credit report regularly from the three national credit reporting agencies for any unfamiliar changes, such as new accounts, inquiries, or public records.
  
  
• Review your Social Security Earnings and Benefits Statement annually to check for fraud. If you haven't received one lately, you can call 1-800-772-1213.

Keeping an eye on your financial statements and regularly monitoring your credit report can help protect you against the extensive damage of Identity Theft.

3. Law Enforcement Resources:

You're not alone. Here are 2 cybercrime-fighting online resources rolled into one for your convenience. Please file this in a safe place for future reference. You never know when you'll need it!

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.IC3.gov) was established as a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (www.FBI.gov) and the National White Collar Crime Center (www.NW3C.org) to serve as a means to receive Internet-related criminal complaints and to further research, develop, and refer the criminal complaints to federal, state, local, or international law enforcement and/or regulatory agencies for any investigation they deem to be appropriate.

The IC3 was intended, and continues to emphasize, serving the broader law enforcement community to include federal, as well as state, local, and international agencies, which are combating Internet crime and, in many cases, participating in Cyber Crime Task Forces.

Since its inception, the IC3 has received complaints crossing the spectrum of cyber crime matters, to include online fraud in its many forms including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) matters, Computer Intrusions (hacking), Economic Espionage (Theft of Trade Secrets), Online Extortion (blackmailing), International Money Laundering, Identity Theft, and a growing list of Internet facilitated crimes. (And the list grows each day).

Since June 2000, it has become increasingly evident that, regardless of the label placed on a cybercrime matter, the potential for it to overlap with another referred criminal matter is substantial. Therefore, the IC3, formerly known as the Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC), was renamed in October 2003 to better reflect the broad character of such matters having an Internet, or cyber, nexus referred to the IC3, and to minimize the need for one to distinguish "Internet Fraud" from other potentially overlapping cyber crimes.

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First Two Key Questions about Computer Safety for Your Home or Business

The following is an excerpt from my report, "Twelve Key Questions about Computer Safety for Your Home

or Business". Email me to request your free copy.

Safety technology is only a part of an overall safety plan. If you own a small business or a home-based business, or simply use your computer to surf the Internet or email you friends and family, developing a comprehensive safety plan should be a very important part of your overall safety strategy. The best move is one of Prevention! Prevention! Prevention!

With that in mind, here are the twelve questions you need to be asking, or, at least, be thinking about if you're serious about preventing or stopping safety risks, threats, and attacks:

1. Do I have a solid safety policy? If you don't, begin immediately to get sample safety plans, policies, and best practices for your business and/or home.
   
   
2. Where would I go for key information and news on keeping my information private? Search the Internet for managed safety services. Ask if they provide a free computer test to assess your computers level of vulnerability. Ask if they provide the latest tips to keep your privacy and protect your personal information and that of your business. Or simply - ask me.

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Free Sound Advice from an Attorney

A corporate attorney sent the following safety tips to employees where he worked. I'm privileged to share them with you.

Read them and print out a copy for your files in case you may need to refer to them someday. The tips sound like solid advice we should be following daily!

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1. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put "Photo ID Required".
   
   
2. When you're writing checks to pay your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the "For" line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won't have access to it.
   
   
3. Instead of your home phone number, put your work phone number on your checks. If you have a Post Office Box, use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your Social Security number printed on your checks. (DUH!) You can add it later if it is necessary. But if you have it printed, anyone can get it.
   
   
4. Place the contents of your wallet on a photo-copy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a name, address, Social Security number, credit cards.

Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieves ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a Visa credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from Dept. of Motor Vehicle to change my driving record information online, and more.

But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know:

5. We've been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the tollfree numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them easily.

6. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc. were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one).

But here's what is perhaps most important of all:
(I never even thought to do this.)

7. Call the 3 national credit reporting organiza-tions immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the internet in my name. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit.

By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks.

Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, etc. has been stolen:

1. Equifax: 800-525-6285
   
   
2. Trans Union: 800-6807289
   
   
3. Experian (formerly TRW): 888-397-3742
   
   
4. Social Security Administration (fraud line): 800-269-0271

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