To Those who take Advantage of TradgedyWritten by Ieuan Dolby
Yesterday, London was hit by a series of explosions to transport system. A number of people have lost their lives and there are numerous wounded. This barbaric act, another one in this mad world of ours, has hit hard – none more so than Londoner and Brit.I called my mother yesterday, checked that all was okay. I did normal things in life during such times, I worried and checked. This morning I switched on news, CNN are calling it “Terror in London” – a catchy title! It looks like they are giving it twenty-four hour coverage! But it was when I switched on my computer to pick up mornings emails, I realized that so many people in this world are supersonic fast in benefiting themselves through tragedy! One of emails that I received was from an Immigration Consultancy Firm in Canada called ACIC and email was signed by a Russell Monsurate. He said: To everyone we have come to know at ACIC: We would like to express our sorrow and sympathy for those who have just experienced a very barbaric and unprovoked attack in London this morning, July 7, 2005. This was an attack not just on United Kingdom, but on civilized people of world. As Canadians we hope we speak for our country when we say our support is with those who are suffering through this trying time and with government of Britain in their investigation into this matter. In end justice will prevail. I live in Taiwan. I am from Scotland; I have not been home for nearly three years! I recall in dim past that I once had idea of moving to Canada and that I filled out an application form for ACIC but I am sure that nobody at firm ever came close to “knowing me”! Why would anybody on this planet want to send me an unsolicited email like one above? It is neither time nor place for Canadian Immigration Lawyers to send spam like emails when British are trying to cope and return to life as they once knew it!
| | Identity Theft - 7 Warning SignsWritten by S. Terry
Concerns regarding personal Identity Theft are growing stronger as more announcements are made regarding compromised databases and files from credit card companies and financial institutions. It is even more alarming when you realize how simple it is for someone to steal your identity and ruin your credit. Here are a 7 Red Flags to watch for that could signal an identity theft attempt: 1. You are not receiving your mail - including utility bills, credit card statements, magazine subscriptions. Know when your financial statements are normally delivered and contact company involved if you don't receive them. Someone may be stealing mail from your mailbox or has successfully forwarded your mail to another address. Contact post office to see if a change of address or a forward mail request has been flagged for your mail. 2. You notice charges on your credit card statements that you have not made. Contact credit card company immediately, an identity thief may be using your credit card number. 3. Withdrawls made from your bank account that you haven't made (both small and large amounts). Someone may have compromised your debit card or duplicated your checks. Contact your bank immediately. 4. You receive credit card statements from companies that you do not use. Contact that financial instituation immediately as someone may have been successfully approved for a credit card with your information. 5. Credit denial letters from financial institutions that you did not apply for. Someone may be applying for credit cards, loans or lines of credit in your name. Contact financial institution immediately for more information.
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