Credit Card Tip of the Day

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Ok, so this is really kind of scary. You think Credit Card companies would not process applications that have been ripped up to avoid some good old fashioned credit theft. Well think again.

The Torn-Up Credit Card Application

Comments

Amanda said…
That's scarry!
20 March, 2006 14:00
Jules said…
Yeah, seriously. That's freaking ridiculous. I don't know why I'm surprised. That guy is hilarious for posting that whole thing, complete with pictures.
20 March, 2006 14:44
Anonymous said…
An easy solution is to tear it up and throw it into two different trashcans. Pick ones that have other messy (and potentially nasty) things in them, like the kitchen and bathroom.

If they want to steal your identity, they're gonna have to dig through a lot of disgusting stuff to find it, only to be crushed with disappointment when they realize they are missing half the puzzle!
20 March, 2006 19:14
Kris said…
It's kind of gross, but I always put mine with the old cat litter! Oh, and don't put your trash to the curb until morning...that's a help too. Provided you can beat the sanitation engineers.
20 March, 2006 23:11
CGrim said…
haha... the cat litter... that is a great idea.

If they want it that bad, they can have it!
20 March, 2006 23:28
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