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This happened to me, It can happen to you too.

 I woke up Friday, 26 October 2019. Just another day for me nothing scheduled for my day.

Took a shower sat in my undershorts surfing TV channels. then got dressed went out in the garden raked leaves.

Then went back inside. picked up my mobile phone to call a friend when i tapped call it did nothing. I was like WTH!? my phone isn't working. I opened an app it didn't didn't connect to mobile data.

I called my service provider they told me I called Wednesday telling them switched mobile phone provider and wanted port-out my number to my new phone and new mobile service provider. They said they asked for my security question and pin, they gave the correct information so, they did the port-out.

This person used my account linked to my phone to gain access to all my accounts.

They first accessed my bank. They set up an electronic payment to make a payment every week for $250.00 then requested a replacement debit card with same day delivery. then they used that card to withdraw a large amount of my savings. then they changed all passwords and security questions so, I couldn't regain access to my own accounts. I did report this to Local police and FCC.

I found this article below on FCC = Federal Communication Commission's website. https://www.FCC.gov
Direct Link To Article --> https://www.FCC.gov/port-out-fraud-targets-your-private-accounts

I believe this information will help you from this port-out scam happening to you. This port-out scam can happen to anyone worldwide. FCC also suggest you never link your mobile phone number to any accounts especially your bank account(s)

Mobile phones are NOT secure.

 Port-Out Fraud Targets Your Private Accounts

What’s your most important financial number?  Is it your Social Security number?  The number on your bank account?
How about your mobile phone number?
Text messages are often used by banks, businesses and payment services to verify your identity when you request updates to your account.  Savvy scammers know that by hijacking your mobile phone number they can assume your identity, intercept security protocols sent to your phone, and gain access to your financial and social media accounts.


The Porting-Out Scam: How It’s Done

One way to hijack your phone number is through a porting-out scam.  Mobile phone numbers can legally be ported from one provider to the next when you switch your phone service.  Phone companies have established safeguards to protect this process, such as having account holders set up a PIN or a password they must provide when calling about their account.  But scammers with enough of your personal information can interfere, hijacking your phone number and with it your identity.
Scammers go after their target’s personal information, such as their name, address, birth date, PINs or passwords, and the last four digits of their Social Security number.  Scammers may try to get this information by calling their target and impersonating a trusted business or institution, then asking a series of questions to gather as much data as possible.  In some cases, the information may already be stolen and available on the dark web.
When scammers initiate a porting request, they con the victim’s phone company into believing the request is from the authorized account holder.  If the scam is successful, the phone number will be ported to a different mobile device or service account set up by the scammer.  This typically begins a race where the scammer, by receiving the victim’s private texts and calls, tries to reset the access credentials for as many of the victim’s financial and social media accounts as possible before the victim realizes they have lost service on their device.  Once the scammer has access, they attempt to drain the victim’s bank accounts.  In another variation, they attempt to sell or ransom back to the victim access to their social media accounts.


How to Protect Yourself

• Be Proactive: If you don’t already have a PIN or a password to verify your identity when calling about your account, contact your phone company and ask about adding one.
• Stay Vigilant: Enable both email and text notifications for financial and other important accounts.  If you receive notice that changes to your account have been made without your knowledge, contact the business holding that account immediately to let them know that you didn’t authorize a change.
• Don’t Respond: If someone calls or texts you and asks for personal information, do not provide it.  If the caller claims to be from a business you are familiar with, hang up and call that business using a number you trust, such as the number on your bill, in a phone book or on the company’s website.
• Don’t overshare: Guard personal details that can be used to verify your identity – such as the last four digits of your Social Security number, your phone number, your date of birth, the make and model of your car, your pet’s name, or your mother’s maiden name.  And keep that information off social media.

Act Quickly

Typically, loss of service on your device – your phone going dark or only allowing 911 calls – is the first sign this has happened.  If you suspect you have been a victim of a porting-out scam, take immediate action:

• Contact your phone company
• Contact your bank and other financial institutions
• File a police report
• Place a fraud alert on your credit reports and get copies of your report

Stay Informed

The following consumer resources offer more information about porting-out scams:

• Federal Trade Commission
• Better Business Bureau
• Call For Action
• CTIA - The Wireless Association

File a complaint
If you feel you’re the victim of a porting-out scam, file a complaint with the FCC for free.  The FCC Complaint Center FAQ has more information about the agency’s informal complaint process.  You can also file complaints about identity theft and consumer fraud with the FTC.

Thank You Netflix

I want to thank whomever at Netflix sent me the full limited edition box set of My Name Is Earl. I Totally Love You for sending it to me.

About a week and a few days ago I got a knock at my door. I opened it it was a UPS delivery person saying i need to sign for this special package.
I signed it then said, thank you and tipped the delivery person $5.00

Then opened it and freaked out there was a note in it saying you have to be the biggest fan of My Name Is Earl? here is a gift from all of us at Netflix to you, please enjoy.
It also said a few other things but its kind of personal.

I have been requesting My Name Is Earl. they had it in Netflix but, before i could watch the whole series they removed it, in October of 2017.
I was on season 3 episode 2 when the removed it from Netflix, I almost cried about it.

Netflix has a page where you can request a TV programmes and/or Movies. I was requesting My Name Is Earl once a week, every week. Then they limited the amount of time you could request the same title to once a month. I kept up my request following their guidelines every month.

Then all of the sudden I get this Box set every season every episode with bloopers and deleted scenes and 8 episodes that were never broadcast on network TV, banned by the NBC network as being too risky for prime time TV.

Here is a picture of the box set as delivered still sealed in shrink wrap.
It was packed in a double bubble packed envelope, and insured for $2,000

Again, Thank You So Very Much Netflix, I Love You For Giving This To Me, You Made My Year, Then Some

Note: I have been a Netflix subscriber since 1998 non-stop, when they only had DVD's, no streaming like they have today.

Texting While Driving, Don't Do It.

I saw something today that i have never seen before.
An Indiana State Police Motorcycle officer texting while driving a motorcycle with no hands holding on the handle bar. I was so surprised about it i snapped 5 pictures of him. and took a 1 minute and 45 second video in the pictures. I made sure to get his badge and motorcycle number and license plate in the pictures.
When I got home i called my local state police headquarters and reported this.
This officer of 23 years was fired on the spot loosing his retirement pension and everything he worked for.
I didn't men for that to happen, he was also arrested and charged with endangering the public a class B felony. He could be looking at 10 years in prison again, I also didn't mean for that to happen.
I only wanted them to tell him: Do not to text while driving ever again for any reason.

I was told not to post any pictures or videos of him texting while driving online, if do I could face criminal charges. Because, their is an ongoing active investigation and the officer still hasn't had his day in court.

Pictures of this will violate his rights to a fair trial. I totally agree.
They said after he goes to court, then I can post them everywhere I want.

Here is a picture of a motorcycle like the one he was driving.
This is not the one he was driving. The one he was driving has been placed out of service until after the officer's day in court.

He was driving while texting for over 5 minutes, only looking up at the road one time during that time.
Its crazy, and it is illegal to text while driving in Indiana, but it needs to be illegal to use your mobile phone for any reason while the vehicle in in motion.

I never use my phone while driving. If it rings I let it go to voice mail if I get a text I wait until I get to my location, then read it. I usually switch off power when I get in to a vehicle that I'm going to drive, that way there is no temptation to look at my mobile phone.

Its not only my life I'm putting in danger, I'm putting everyone around me in danger. its just not worth it leave your mobile phone in your pocket if it rings let it ring do not answer it. if you get a text let it be until you get where your going or read it while stopped at a red light.

My Mum almost killed me herself and two of my children talking on her mobile phone while driving. She wasn't paying any attention to her driving and ran off the road hitting mail boxes then a tree. We were all lucky that we weren't hurt. She was arrested, fined 2.000 dollars, and jailed for 20 days. her drivers license were suspended for a full year and her vehicle was seized, meaning she didn't get it back. it was sold at auction. After that she never used her mobile phone in any vehicle again.

This officer gave up his whole 23 year careerer for a stupid text message, it could have been worse, it could have been his life or, the life of another driver(s).

I was also told Indiana State Police while reporting this, they are retiring the whole Motorcycle patrol force in 2020
their reason is: Its too dangerous on the roads for motorcycle officers.

If by chance the officer or his family reads this.
I did not mean for him to be fired and loose his pension or go to jail.
I apologize for that happening.

It's A Fact: Texting While Driving Kills More People Every Year Than Drunk Driving.

Source: United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

https://nhtsa.gov

I grew this Oak Tree from an acorn that BBE used to play with.

I planted it in a pot on her Birthday, 20 April 2019

I transplanted it from the pot in to our garden today

14 June 2019

It will be in shock for around 2 weeks, then it will take off growing again.

This oak tree is the kind that has rainbow colours in the fall season

The leaves change colours every week starting with a bright orange, then bright Red

then purple, ending with the colour reddish-brown, then falling off.

Its acorns are larger than most acorns, with a bushy hood and is eatable.

on average this type Oak Tree lives 350 years it grows only 60 feet max

its root system doesn't spread out is goes deep mostly straight down from its trunk

So, it doesn't mess with sewage, water, and gas lines.

Its first five years it grows on average 4 feet per year.

Thereafter until it reaches 60 feet, it grows on average 6 inches per year.

In this picture its only 8.5 inches tall, it has 6 leaves with 2 more sprouting out the top.

Sorry for not posting letely

I've been real busy and preoccupied with the passing of My Baby Bright Eyes
She passed away on 31 January 2019 I can't give any details about her death at this time.
This is her Grave Stone

I'll give updates about My Baby Bright Eyes passing and cause, as soon as I can.
Over on on my kitty info page https://bit.ly/KittyInfoPlage.

As for me and my family we are all doing alright.
We may be buying a house very soon?