Credit card theft

[BoaterAl]

Three years ago my identity was stolen. Three Blackberry phones were purchased. Phones were delivered to an address where they knew no one was home during the day. UPS leaves a slip that explains the articles can be picked up later at UPS. Interesting I live in Missouri and these were delivered to Minnesota address. Only one phone was picked up so the loss was under $1000. This is just the short version of this nightmare. Spending almost 2 weeks getting this mess cleaned up is just plain hell. You are so pissed that some "low life" can destroy your credit.
Recommended by law enforcement is the company known as Lifelock. We are all covered by their premium plan including our 19 year old son. Any hits on our credit including soft hits as they are known, we get a call. Example, apply for auto insurance. Our credit card has been flagged by me requesting a phone call for any unusual activity. When I travel I call and leave the travel destination on record.
Another thing to do is remove that 3 number code on the back of your credit card. That number is your protection but can be picked up and then provided over the phone and bingo someone just brought a 60'' in plasma TV. On your credit card signature line write "ask for D/L" (drivers license) instead of showing every one your signature.
Their have been a rash of credit card thefts at truck stops and it's fairly easy with a person on the inside. At this time all my bus fuel is cash.

Tuga, good to get your phone numbers correct and please consider the Lifelock plan along with safe guards on your credit card. This very small attempt is sometimes a test by the "low life" just to get a temperature check on your credit before the big one..... hits instead of hundreds, next thousands.

Bottom line....the price of Lifelock can be compared to a dinner and drinks for one evening. Interesting one of the detectives who worked my case also had his ID stolen by credit card. Taken by a new employee at a restaurant.