| Kris |
Just received this email. Checked it out and guess what - my name is there!
"Beginning this month (JULY '06) a new database will be available to the general public free of charge that displays your personal information (names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates). (Soc. Sec. is available for a price.) The database is found at http://www.zabasearch.com/ type in your name and check...you'll be SHOCKED as I was!
I urge you to forward this email to family and friends. Check to see if your name and information is in their database. If so and you want it removed, send them an e-mail at info@zabasearch.com to request it be removed. I do not know how our names are appearing there, but I checked my own and a few other random ones and they are all in this database!
After opting out by email, check back after a few days to make certain your information has been removed. If it has not been removed then file a complaint with your States Attorney General." |
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| bob1 |
I had no idea that zaba was a bad thing. I have used Zaba for more than a year to look up friends as it was very accurate with phone numbers and address info. I never did look or see SS number info in there but then again, I never looked for that info. I usually get name address and phone. I thought it was a better version of the White pages.
Bob1 |
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| GripperDon |
| Not much info unless you want to spend $50 and I already know me. May still ask out, question is will they remove it? |
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| Gonzo |
I didn't see Soc Sec Number... how can they sell that information?
Address telephone don't bother me too much... soc sec and birthdate do. |
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by fdonaghy
Here is more info on this topic.
Zabasearch on Snopes.com
fdonaghy-
Thanx for posting this link. It puts this whole fiasco into perspective.
It turns out the information is not as intrusive as first thought. Old addresses; no SSN; only month and year for your birthdate.
Nothing to lose sleep over (though I imagine some will).
-njjoe |
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| Halo |
| Good article in this month's Consumer Reports on what is available for free (or for a fee) in terms of personal information. While there isn't anything you can do to completely stop this, CU does give at least some pointers on how you can minimize your risk. Worth a read. |
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