Anyone who’s read this blog for any significant length of time has probably read my references to identity theft and my own personal story of becoming a victim of this crime. In 2004, it all started with a phone call and yesterday, I received another one just like it from a collection agency. Granted, these people were very professional but – they informed me that the SAME PERSON who stole my identity before is using my phone number as a contact number.
After I clued them in on his thieving ways, I gave them his address and another phone number of someone who IS in contact with him. If he has gone through any additional criminal activity, I will prosecute again and I WILL push for jail time. No three years probation this go-around. State law says that a second conviction is a mandatory 10 years in jail.
Fair Warning To The Thief
If you think you can get away with this again, think again. Next time – I’m publishing your name and the case numbers of your felony convictions. Consider yourself warned. I monitor my credit and the first inquiry I see that looks like you will result in a phone call to Detective Strickland … again.
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Okay, now that THAT’S out of the way, here are some links I think you will enjoy (please excuse me, I’m still a little keyed up right now).
Strive for excellence, but not perfection @ My Supercharged Life. Jeff points out that there IS a difference and perfection isn’t necessarily the best target.
In 3 Ways to smooth out big expenses, our own Frugal Dad gives excellent tips to avoid the shock of quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments.
How long does it really take? I mean really? Mandi points out that most of the chores we dread can be accomplished in just a few minutes, sometimes less!
Over at Quest for Four Pillars, Mr. Cheap wrote about becoming ramen profitable. Getting there means you probably really used your noodle!
My Dollar Plan has two posts on energy efficiency that are worth reading: How to make your home more energy efficient as well as How to make your APARTMENT more energy efficient.
Marc and Angel Hack Life by showing anyone the real reason you are in debt. Really.
And Sara from On Simplicity is very serious … about having FUN! It’s a lot of work, isn’t it?
Ever wonder WHY companies use discounts, rebates, and coupons? Check out what the Weakonomist has to say about it.
Have a hankering for some free land? Enjoy living in the country (and I mean the country)? Bob over at Christian PF has a post on how YOU can get some free land.
Over at Five Cent Nickel, he has a list of the five lowest paying college majors.
In the “SCAMS” category, Lazy Man and Money examine the latest Google work at home scam.
Interested in real estate but afraid of becoming a landlord or getting stuck with the fixer-upper from the black lagoon? Try investing in real estate investment trusts!
Investing that way allows you to take small risks. As Steve points out, they’re a lot better than those meaningless risks!
Hope you enjoy the links. I’m off to check my credit one more time – I’m just glad I have Equifax to watch out for me.
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Ron – Your whole identity theft story is unbelieveable! People are amazingly brazen about this. I feel for you man. It sounds like you are on top of it though. I don’t blame you for being aggressive in attacking the issue. People need to get it through their heads that this is simply not acceptable!
Thanks for highlighting my article on excellence!
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Thanks for the link, Ron.
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thanks for the mention Ron! Have a good weekend!
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“Used your noodle” Lol.
That’s too bad about the identity theft….hopefully it will stop.
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Thanks for the mention, Ron – and here’s hoping you don’t get any more calls like that.
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