Publishing your Social Security Number Online?

That's exactly what Todd Davis, CEO of Lifelock has done. But why? Is he a soon-to-be victim of Internet fraud? Apparently not.

Lifelock is a company that offers identity fraud protection by putting a block on any pre-approved credit decisions that may be taken out in your name. The credit is only given once your bank has called you, asking for verification and approval that the credit was requested by you. They also contact junk-mail solicitors on your behalf, and ask them to stop sending you mail. Sounds quite neat, and the CEO is so confident that the system works, he's popped his Social Security Number online, for any would-be fraudsters to try and use to impersonate him. Sounds like it could be good for the elderly, or those folks who have really good credit ratings, which are dying to be abused.

I hope he doesn't end up with egg on his face. For you reference, his SS# is 457-55-5462.

• 9th February, 2008
• Hype, and Money.

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