Hi to all,
The publishing of a personal email address, and other personal details, especially in open forum is one thing I try to warn new Members against.
I have seen full postal address' posted in open forum as well, and sometimes with phone numbers. This is definitely a no no!
Anyone whom is that way inclined can easily put together a new ID, from the tit-bits of information found on various sites, but if all the info', possibly a full name and address is listed on just one site it is Xmas for the ID thief!
And there is a real chance your home can be burgled, car stolen, Credit Cards and bank details pilfered etc. Before you know it you have lost a whole lot of money from your bank. You lose your car, and possibly even your home, and you lose control of your life and credit.
Any bills for items bought on-line by your ID thief, can be sent to your address.
When there is another person saying they are YOU, it is not easy to prove otherwise, and wastes a whole lot of time where by more money and web bought items are written up to you.
I can do nothing to advise non-members. I do however often recommend Members not to publish their email address, and I also give a link to admin which for the most part is gratefully accepted, where they can write and ask for the personal details to be removed.
I would advise anyone to think twice before typing their personal and even their business email address in open forum.
The safe way to send your email address is to sent it via 'PM'. PM (Private Message) is just that, private.
So if I may be so bold, I would advise all those who want to send an email, to do it by PM only.
It is inviting spam and in general, unwanted mail which can possible contain virus' and Trojans.
Think twice please?
I write this to help only.
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