Subject: Re: REMINDER: Public Forum Archive From: Lsmith3437 Date: August 26, 1998 In a message dated 98-08-26 20:35:48 EDT, [email protected] writes: << Now, I know that probably reads like I'm either trying to frighten the reader or that I'm paranoid. Well, you should know I'm not paranoid about it since I make my contact information public in the taglines of every forum message. But, I think this may be important enough to a few of us that it is worth reminding all of us. Just use good judgment and only publish information which you are willing to make accessible to the public. >> Steve is absolutely correct. and i would like to add one more tiny little piece of advice. We are posting our family trees out here and that is fine, but those with no scruples can go along way with that information. One safeguard I use is whenever a credit card or bank asks for my mother's maiden name - I make one up. Never give the real one - because they are on the net. A thief with name, address AND a maiden name can wreck your life. leigh ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== Go To: #, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Main |