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[bonnielu]

We don't have NoMoRobo.  He has a simple cell phone, no Internet, not even a tv set.  I cannot believe he was a target.  He does have two charge cards.  He is  not uptodate in anything.  I tease him about getting rid of the phone and using smoke signals.  

Thanks everyone.  

[MyGirlsMom]

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@bonnielu wrote:

We don't have NoMoRobo.  He has a simple cell phone, no Internet, not even a tv set.  I cannot believe he was a target.  He does have two charge cards.  He is  not uptodate in anything.  I tease him about getting rid of the phone and using smoke signals.  

Thanks everyone.  

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If his cell phone is an up to date model, he has the capability to block calls.  If he does'nt have a newer model, take him to his brands store where he can buy one.

[Allegheny]

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@sailor_moon wrote:

@bonnielu, your friend needs to contact all three major credit bureaus and file a fraud alert. 

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@bonnielu  I highly agree with the information given by @sailor_moon.    When someone has access to another's SSN and other identifying data a lot of damage can be done without the victim even knowing.  

Not saying that this has or will occur to your friend but better to be safe then sorry.

[Snoopp]

He should go to the police, especially if any threat was involved.  Also, for a fee, he can have a security freeze on his accounts that will make if difficult for someone to use his credit.  File with all 3 credit reporting agencies.  A fraud alert may help as well. 

[MyGirlsMom]

The OP mentioned in her opening thread that she told her friend to contact all three credit agencies and other contacts.  She then asked for further suggestions. 

[Snoopp]

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@MyGirlsMom wrote:

The OP mentioned in her opening thread that she told her friend to contact all three credit agencies and other contacts.  She then asked for further suggestions. 

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Thanks, the freeze is not the same as a fraud alert.  Just in case they weren't aware of the option and protections.

[MyGirlsMom]

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@Snoopp wrote:

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@MyGirlsMom wrote:

The OP mentioned in her opening thread that she told her friend to contact all three credit agencies and other contacts.  She then asked for further suggestions. 

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Thanks, the freeze is not the same as a fraud alert.  Just in case they weren't aware of the option and protections.

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You're welcome but my post wasn't directed to you. 

[maestra]

Everyone has given good advice.

After these agencies have been contacted, he may want to see about a hearing aid or a better hearing aid.

If he had been able to hear them perhaps he wouldnt have been so ready to hand over sensitive information.

I hope this will all be contained quickly for your friend's sake.

[sailor_moon]

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@Snoopp wrote:

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@MyGirlsMom wrote:

The OP mentioned in her opening thread that she told her friend to contact all three credit agencies and other contacts.  She then asked for further suggestions. 

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Thanks, the freeze is not the same as a fraud alert.  Just in case they weren't aware of the option and protections.

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@Snoopp, @MyGirlsMom, the op mentioned credit unions not credit bureaus. Maybe she meant credit bureaus, not credit unions?

[Snoopp]

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@MyGirlsMom wrote:

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@Snoopp wrote:

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@MyGirlsMom wrote:

The OP mentioned in her opening thread that she told her friend to contact all three credit agencies and other contacts.  She then asked for further suggestions. 

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Thanks, the freeze is not the same as a fraud alert.  Just in case they weren't aware of the option and protections.

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You're welcome but my post wasn't directed to you. 

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Well alrighty then.