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Today's Poll: Have you ever been the victim of identity theft?

By Howard B. Owens
david spaulding

no, but I was mugged one time by 3 non-white guys. I resisted, got my face and head split open along with a broken arm. they did empty my pockets of all my cash and cigarettes.

Jul 14, 2014, 6:34pm Permalink
Doug Yeomans

Mary is still dealing with an identity theft. Her wallet was stolen out of the office where she used to work. A "customer" walked right into the office while Mary was at the front of the store and helped herself. Within a few hours, Sarah VanGelder had used the stolen credit car to buy cigarettes, gasoline and a bunch of stuff from a drug store. Two days later she charged about $750 to a store card at the Canandaigua Peebles. The store employees never asked to CID (see ID) which was written on the back of every card Mary has. Peebles is still bothering Mary about the charges even though Sarah VanGelder went to jail for the thefts and she admitted to making the charges. Sarah also applied for another credit card in Mary's name, but the card came here..lol. It's a mess! Mary's social security number and driver license was in the wallet, too. Penalties for the identity theft aren't harsh enough in my opinion. The theft makes a little hell for the victim.

Jul 14, 2014, 9:17pm Permalink

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