AboutYan Ross Expertise Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS) -- providing responses to questions on identity theft prevention and restoration for consumers and holders of protected information (Personally Identifiable Information)
Experience Recognized and quoted authority in the area of Identity Theft.
Principal Contributing Author to the Identity Theft Risk Management Study Guide published by the Institute of Consumer Financial Education. Frequent lecturer on this subject to attorneys and other professionals, as well as law enforcement and community groups.
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University --
Juris Doctor, Yale Law School --
Accredited Educator for numerous professional disciplines
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University --
Juris Doctor, Yale Law School --
Accredited Educator for numerous professional disciplines
Question I would just like to ask this, i ordered a dvd and on the sticker on the front was my telephone and name (not my full name with middle names) can this information be used without ringing me to steal my identity.
Answer Davester,
Thanks for your question.
It is unlikely that the information you listed could be used to steal your identity without additional information.
You are correct to be vigilant about ways in which elements of your identity could be compromised, but your name and telephone number alone are most likely in the public domain already (phone book, for instance).
I hope that helps.
If you have further questions, you may submit a follow-up.
