Worse Than an Evil Twin
How to Deal With Identity Theft in 2019
data breaches regularly release thousands of emails and passwords online, giving criminals a way to break into your digital accounts directly. If that fails, there are always phishing schemes that feature elaborate emails designed to get you to click on dangerous links and give away your account information. There are countless opportunities for criminals to steal your identity through driver’s license theft, online shopping fraud, and biometric ID theft. The best strategy is extreme caution. Be wary of giving out any of your personal information, from your Facebook password to your Social Security number. It’s also important to be proactive. Regularly request a copy of your credit report from one of the major credit reporting bureaus at AnnualCreditReport.com and check for discrepancies.
bank contacted you about an unusual transaction you didn’t make, dispute the claim and close the account. Review your credit card and bank statements for unauthorized charges and check your credit report for strange accounts. File a police report. You need to protect yourself in case the thieves use your identity to commit crimes. Be sure to get a copy of the police report because you may have to show it to your bank, credit bureau, insurer, or medical providers. 4. Place a freeze on your credit report. This will stop criminals from being able to open more lines of credit in your name. 2. 3.
In 2018, 14.4 million people in the United States were the victims of identity theft. These Americans had their personal information used to drain their bank accounts, open new lines of credit, take out massive loans, steal tax refunds, or make massive purchases. Identity theft can turn your life upside down in a blink of an eye, then take months, if not years, to clean up the mess. Identity theft has been a problem for decades, and modern technology has only given criminals newways to steal your identity. Desperate identity thieves might still dig through your trash and collect information from your old mail, but
5. File an identity theft complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov.
What to Do if You’re a Victim of Identity Theft
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Cancel any problem accounts. If you are alerted to the identity theft because your
RECIPE:
Senegalese Lamb Skewers
INGREDIENTS:
For the lamb:
For the onions:
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● 2 lbs trimmed leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tbsp peanut oil, plus more for grilling ● Salt and black pepper, to taste
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● 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
Proverbs 8:11 “For wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing desirable can equal it.”
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1/2 cup Dijon mustard
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1/2 tbsp agave nectar
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1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
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Salt and white pepper, to taste
EQUIPMENT:
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● Bamboo skewers
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a bowl, coat lamb with 1 tbsp oil and generously season with salt and pepper. 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and agave
nectar. Toss in onions and season with salt and pepper. 3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium and oil the grates. 4. Thread lamb on skewers and grill for 6–8 minutes. 5. Serve alongside onions.
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