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credit card fraud & maiden names

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Jonathan

Jonathan Report 8 Apr 2004 14:43

Someone recently pointed out to me that as Mother maiden names are often used as secret passwords by Credit card agencies then perhaps I should be more careful in sharing tree info ? I guess you would also need to know a bit more like credit card number & expiry etc, but makes you think !

Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 9 Apr 2004 07:42

That's a good point Jonathon, thanks for passing it on.

Islay

Islay Report 9 Apr 2004 23:26

Jonathon, you could ask to use another name, if you feel that m maiden name is easily remembered. Most banks will let you change password, just ask.