This is a great tip. I opted out about 6 months ago, at the advice of a friend in law enforcement, who told me about a few ID theft cases involving stealing "pre-approval" offers.
Another thing I did a few years back, was call
ALL of my credit card companies I have accounts with, and told them to stop sending me any blank "balance transfer" checks. I told them that if *I* need checks, I'll request them. Back in 1998, someone stole blank checks that MBNA sent me in the mail, and did some serious damage. It took me 3 months to clear my good name.
Credit card companies send them out like candy, not realizing of the harm that can happen if they fall into the wrong hands. Nowadays, it's so easy to balance transfer electronically anyway.
Message Edited by Ishmael109 on
09-03-2008 10:58 AM