Hi! I use Family Tree Maker which allows you to 'privatize' a file. I'm not sure if all genealogy programs allow that, but think that many of them do. If you use FTM and need help doing it, email me and I'll be glad to help you. Phyllis -----Original Message----- From: Aneschke Smith [mailto:neschie2@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 1:13 PM To: KYHARLAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Genealogy Rip-offs Phyllis, how does one "privatize" Gedcoms before sharing? Thanks. "Neschie" On Oct 4, 2005, Phyllis wrote: "One other word of caution I might add is that if anyone shares their Gedcoms be sure to 'privatize' it before sharing unless you know the individualpersonally. Otherwise one day you'll find all your info on someone's website or CD. (I mean things like birth and marriage dates, parent's birth and marriage dates, etc.) That info can give someone enough information to help them steal your identity. Take care, Phyllis" __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ______________________________