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| 6931. |
Kim
Phoenix, AZ
Age: 32
Dec 26, 2009
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Prepaid cards for Netflix
Has anyone been able to use prepaid credit cards for Netflix recently? Thanks in advance for any answers.
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| 6930. |
Dorothy
Topeka, KS
Age: 40
Dec 25, 2009
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Google Voice and Tracking questions
I'm confused as to why the fellow who is using Google Voice is making his outbound calls from a separate phone. It would seem like he should be calling his GV number from his registered prepaid phone (the one that GV sends his calls TO), then pressing "2" to place a call. That way, the GV number is what shows up in the caller ID of the person receiving the call, not the prepaid cell number. The second prepaid phone on a different carrier should only be used for people who know his direct phone number and not his GV number. This would be his most inner circle of friends and family, and this phone would also be used for personal voicemails. You do not want your personal friends leaving personal voicemails on your GV number! I'm not qualified to say whether GV has the ability to track location, but I would assume that they do, because GV *has* to know where the call is being routed in order to put it through. Once they have that phone number, it's just one more step to track where that phone number is located (triangulation and/or GPS/911 tracking through law enforcement). I would suggest that he simply separate business from personal, and use the GV number paired with his prepaid phone strictly for business use. Also, go to the GV website and delete all voicemails once you've listened to them.
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| 6929. |
Chase
Flint, MI 48502
Age: 35
Dec 25, 2009
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Can I be physically located using GOOGLE VOICE?
I set up a google voice account with my laptop at the local coffeehouse that I only frequent when checking my google voice account on-line. I've got the number forwarded to a PRE-PAID cell phone I keep ON all the time, as my job requires me to be reachable 24/7. I only receive google voice calls on this cell phone. If I have to make an outbound call, it's with another PREPAID cell phone from a different carrier than the first, always making the call when travelling in my car, more than a mile from my home. Obviously, I remove the battery from this phone immediately after a call is ended, always at least a mile from my home. Sometimes inconvenient, yes, but more secure, yes?
My only concern is that somehow my anonymous PREPAID cell phone for receiving calls will share info. with GOOGLE, whose business model is to know EVERYTHING. I used to have a pager but there nearly impossible to obtain from a local merchant like Radio Shack, etc.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.google.com/voice...
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| 6927. |
rex
Tulsa, Ok
Age: 28
Dec 24, 2009
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Fred's name problem in LA
On Fred's name issue. Before reading HTBI, I always foolishly gave out my real info! Ugh... no more after reading HTBI and shortly there after being stalked. I always have several stage names ready in case that situation arises.
In addition, since I speak in tongues, I will ramble off some tongues and then "uhhh no speekee eengleesh!
The utter confused look on peoples face is really amusing. You could ramble off some gibberish and that would do fine.
I also use a plethora of stage names at different places I go to on a regular basis like the popular coffee chain that will always ask what a persons name is so they can write it on the cup. If they are ever questioned by someone who has my picture and inquires what my name is then that will be another small layer of mis-information.
BTW.. HTBI is where I got the stage name idea from.
Has anyone ever heard of INFRAGARD? Google it. In short, this allows neighbors and many other everyday people to watch us and report directly to the FBI if they think we are being suspicious in anyway.
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| 6926. |
Seth
collbran, co
Age: 50
Dec 23, 2009
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Giving details of a second passport
"I'm applying for a second EU passport and I've noticed that one of the questions posed is if I hold another EU passport and if so, to give the passport number.
I will be appyling for this passport no matter what (pretty much) but I do intend to leave the field blank and see what happens. I don't see why the second country needs this information. Has anyone else come across this or have any comment? Thanks."
Be careful and read the regs carefully. Two possible bad things can happen: First, failing to disclose your other passport might cause both to be invalidated if they twig to it; and second, it may be a criminal offense to "fraudulently" obtain a second passport.
And it's CERTAINLY a crime to try to get a second passport in another name, even if you figure out how to do so.
But, you can always say, if you leave it blank, that you "overlooked" that box. Just DO NOT LIE about it if asked.
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| 6925. |
Sebastian
Knoxville, TN
Age: 59
Dec 23, 2009
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6923 Cell phone privacy
A1. Yes, the phone can be tracked even if the phone does not have GPS to a lesser degree of accurary; the tracking is necessary in order for the phone to operate.
A2. The only sure way to not be tracked is remove the battery. The phone can even be reprogrammed remotely to have a live microphone while the phone is turned off by the user. The DOJ admits that it has done so in several cases.
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Alex
Lisburn, UK
Age: 35
Dec 23, 2009
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Giving details of a second passport
I'm applying for a second EU passport and I've noticed that one of the questions posed is if I hold another EU passport and if so, to give the passport number.
I will be appyling for this passport no matter what (pretty much) but I do intend to leave the field blank and see what happens. I don't see why the second country needs this information. Has anyone else come across this or have any comment? Thanks.
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Charles
Summit NJ
Age: 58
Dec 22, 2009
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Cell phone privacy
RE: Sebastian 6915
JJ:
In my experience, many prepaid phones have a setting for location; the choices are usually "on" and "e911 only" or something similar.
Q-1. Does anyone know if the phone can be tracked when the setting is "e911 only"?
Q-2. If the phone is turned off (i.e. it is set NOT to receive or send signals but the battery is still in the phone), can it still be tracked?
Where can I find info on this area?
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| 6922. |
Stan
Atlanta, Ga
Age: 44
Dec 22, 2009
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Re: 6915 Medical SS#
Whenever I've filled out medical forms I leave the space for SS# blank, if they demand it, I fill it in.
However, having dyslexia can make it difficult to fill out correctly, but having possible errors in the SS# has never been a problem.
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| 6921. |
craig
danville, Illinois
Age: 53
Dec 22, 2009
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latest revised date
My copy of" How to be invisible" was revised in 2004. Is this the latest revision? Or what is? Thanks,Craig
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You have the latest edition.
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| 6920. |
Mary
Portland, OR
Age: 44
Dec 22, 2009
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stolen address
Last night on the local news there was a story about a thief who robbed a small store. The clerk said the worst part is that the thief took her DL and read it then made her write down her name and address on a piece of paper. He gave back her DL but took the written paper with him. She thought he did that to intimidate her from calling the police, because now, he knows where she lives. He also now has a sample of her handwriting.
If she had a ghost address on her DL, she wouldn't be so worried. Would a LLC have helped?
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Although an LLC would not have helped, a ghost address certainly would have!
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| 6919. |
Fred
Los Angeles
Age: 35
Dec 22, 2009
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Nosey Neighbors
I am a privacy newbie and have just gotten to level 1. I just moved into a new neighborhood which appears to be occupied by a lot of retired seniors. So far I have been approached and asked my first and last name, where I work, what happened to the previous owner, etc.. What is the best way to handle this kind of situation without being talked about as the guy who wont talk to anyone or am I being too paranoid? So far I have told everyone my real name, which is just by habit. I didn't reveal where I work but my occupation. Any advice, would be much appreciated.
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Wow, you do indeed have nosy neighbors! We make a point of living in isolated areas where the nearest neighbors do not bother us. ... Perhaps some of you readers can offer suggestions?
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| 6918. |
Sebastian
Knoxville, TN
Age: 59
Dec 22, 2009
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Sale of Information to Government
This article is about the sale of location information to government agencies. Other telecom companies are probably doing the same.
Submitted Link #1: http://arstechnica.com/telecom/news/2009/12/sprint...
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If any of you still think you cannot be tracked when you carry a cell phone (even if turned off), read this. (The only solution is to remove the battery.)
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| 6917. |
Charles
Summit NJ
Age: 58
Dec 21, 2009
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Medical privacy
RE: Neil 6915
Yes, I ran into this problem a few years ago. My primary care physician referred me to a lab to have some blood work done. The lab did not want to do anything before I filled out their paperwork COMPLETELY. (As you can guess, they insisted on a SSN. I refused to provide it.)
I told them if they had any questions to contact my insurance company or my primary care physician if they wanted a reference, but I would not be providing the SSN.
nor would I be paying upfront. After
contacting my insurance company while I was in the lab's office, they backed down.
Now, you have hit someone with a bureaucratic mindset. Since you offered to pay upfront, their excuse of extending credit is bogus.
Therefore, there is another reason.
Maybe they want to check a database to see if you are the type of person who sues physicians? Maybe they are just being pig-headed? Who knows?
I do not know if OR law prohibits their behavior. Some OR attorney might
know that.
However, here is an idea. Explain your problem to your primary care physician. Get him on your side. Ask your physician to directly contact the director of the neurosurgeons private practice (or whoever at the private practice is the ultimate decision-maker), mention that he referred you to their private practice, and ask that person to make an exception in your case. Try that first. It has worked for me in the past. (Sometimes doctors think more of other doctors, i.e. they think less of patients.)
Good luck.
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Drake
LA, CA
Age: 34
Dec 21, 2009
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Conversations Monitored
We can extrapolate from this.
The planes also are equipped with sensors that can monitor insurgents' conversations and help pinpoint their location, said Jeffrey Richelson, author of the "U.S. Intelligence Community," a detailed compendium now in its fifth edition.
It has been reported that ICE uses drones on the boarders. Are they similarly equipped? What prevents them from straying inland?
Submitted Link #1: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&si...
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Neil
Salem, Oregon
Age: 40
Dec 21, 2009
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ss# request by medical care giver
I have been trying to obtain the services from a group of well known neuro surgeons. I was referred to them by my primary care giver. When they asked for my ss#, I told them I did not provide personal information of that nature because of identity theft issues in the past and I've been instructed to never provide it unless there is proof a legal requirement is provided. They said it was simply their policy becasue they are extending me credit. I told them that I would pay cash upfront for my appointments and any proceure that they could keep until my insurance paid off. The director of the facility said that I could pay up front but that I would still have to provide my ss# after I paid before I could be seen. He said they have a private practice so they can require any information they wish and that if I didn't want to comply, I should go elsewhere. I've not run across this problem until now. In all other cases I've refused to provide a ss#, they've respected my privacy. Has anyone else had this type of experience? Are they breaking any law by requireing me to give this number for no legitimate reason?
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Nona
SF, CA
Age: 45
Dec 21, 2009
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IRS and FTB Shame list
Don't get behind on your taxes in California.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/txdlnqnt.shtml...
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Alan
Austin, TX
Age: 28
Dec 21, 2009
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TRUST
I am going to be making a trust, in light of comments contained in the posts I am wondering what I should put in my trust and what I should not list to maintain the most amount of privacy.
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This is too complicated to give advice on this site. See an attorney.
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Drake
LA, CA
Age: 34
Dec 20, 2009
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6907 - Private Investigator reqs.
Mac - take a look at the link below. Becoming a PI in your state takes away your privacy for a time.
Submitted Link #1: http://ww2.wisconsin.gov/state/license/app?COMMAND...
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| 6908. |
Michael
Sydney, Australia
Age: 18
Dec 20, 2009
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Skipping college
Hi JJ,
I read you were giving away a copy of your skip college book. I'm ok if your offer is over, at least I can share with everyone a student's prospects in Australia. I finished my high school exams about a month ago & burnt out having mixed feelings about university.
My parents are blue-collar migrants & it's like I'd be going more for them than for me.
we have a system where the government lends you the tuition money & you start paying back (out of your taxable income) once you join the workforce. Most people don't pay off their loans until their mid 30's & are usually stuck with credit card & car loan debt on top of it. Then they buy a home & it starts again.
It seems like you can either get stuck in the corporate rat race, or a dead end job. A couple of older guys I know have impressive degrees & one supervises in a factory & the other is in a call centre!
I'm not much of an entrepeneur but I like to find things off the street (bikes, kitchen stuff, books, clothes) & clean/fix them up & sell them at a local market. It feels great, Maybe I can inspire some of your readers to do it, it's fun.
Anyway, thanks for reading my thoughts & happy xmas to you all.
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Your e-book was sent.
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