Well, It Was Bound to Happen...

Howdy from sweltering Texas where I'm sweating into my ten gallon Stetson!  Since the last report on the BLOG, no rain and no relief from the unrelenting temperatures.

Anyway, it was bound to happen eventually.  All of my personal information floating around in cyberspace that I have no control over.  I have become one of the many that has had their identity stolen.  However, I had the foresight several years ago to sign up with a company that continously monitors my credit reports and assists with identify theft.  It's a paid for service, but it is proving to be well worth the money.

I got an urgent notification yesterday that someone had opened up a credit card account with a major big box electronics retailer using my name, social security number, and date of birth.  After verifying that I did not in fact open this account, the credit service is contacting the retailer and everyone else regarding this.    So, a little prevention goes a long ways.  I've heard of horror stories about people whose identity has been stolen and then it takes them years and lotso money to get this all straightened out - as the burden of proof falls on the person whose identity was stolen.

I know for a fact that there has been at least three breaches on my information as of late.  I was notified by my credit card company that "some unnamed/undisclosed" retailer I use had been hacked and my information stolen.  They refused to disclose the merchant, but closed down my credit account and issued me a new card.  Additionally, the State of Texas had a HUGE breach of security with all sorts of personal/private information in the open for anyone to gather.  This information was based on State records of employment, retirement, etc.  There is just so much information floating around out there about you and me and much of it we have absolutely no control over.

On to more important things, Synchro32 is moving along quite nicely.  Richy is wrapping up his final week "down under" and I am sure is longing to return home.  We are all still busy following up on the multitude of GIFA leads and issuing quotes.  I personally did three demos last week spanning the globe.

Well until next time, see you on down the road...

Shane Allen / Head of Synchro32 North American Operations