24 CHOICES | 2013 SPRING ISSUE
BE CAREFUL WHO YOU GIVE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Never give out information over the Internet unless the transaction has originated by you .
You should always protect yourself from telemarketers . Certainly , not all telemarketers are operating illegal businesses . But be careful . If you ’ re interested in what a telemarketer wishes to sell you , ask them to mail you information on the product .
Don ’ t give your personal information or credit card number over the phone to any unsolicited caller .
THE DO-NOT- CALL REGISTRY
Register with the
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National Do-Not-Call Registry and the Direct Marketing Association lists to help protect you from unwanted calls , letters and e-mails .
The Do-Not-Call Registry may be subscribed to at : https :// www . donotcall . gov . aspx . Once you have registered here , telemarketers generally cannot call your phone for five years , with a few exceptions .
The Direct Marketing Association may be contacted at www . dmaconsumers . org or by mail at : Mail Preference Services Direct Marketing Association P . O . Box 643 , Carmel , NY 10512 .
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mack Jackson , Jr . is a recognized expert on Internet security systems and compliance . He brings increased awareness to his audiences and communicates the importance of security measures in protecting your business .
Mack will show you how to improve your security plan and avoid legal hassles . He will inspire you to protect your information and his ability to make complicated information clear and understandable will help you get the results you desire .
Identity theft is a serious issue that can affect your life . We can help stop identity theft with knowledge and awareness of our personal identifiable information . Stay focused and stay aware .
For more information on “ Protecting Yourself And Your Family From Identity Theft ”, please visit my website at www . mackjacksonjr . com .
Since 1984 , Mack Jackson , Jr . has presented programs worldwide on computer technology , e-commerce law , accounting software , cyber crimes and security compliance . His background is in Cyber Law , Cyber Security , Anti-Money Laundering and Identity Theft .
You can find more about Protecting Your Business from Identity Theft at www . mackjacksonjr . com .