I always ask if I can use something else instead of my mothers maiden name and they usually will. This one is too common for hackers to figure out. Remember this one is common when they call on the phone for information. I don't give anything out by phone unless I know who is on the other end. -----Original Message----- From: SusiCP@aol.com [mailto:SusiCP@aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 4:45 PM To: VA-Harrison-Monongalia-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VA-Har-Mon] Idenity Theft EVERYONE. Please listen this can be changed without closing records . It so simple it this. When they ask you to use mothers maiden name for identity you have the right to choice any name you want . Another words give them a name that you remember as the identity to identify you with out giving out family data. IT's like when you sign on computer. We don not know eachothers codes. Why the world of USA can not figure this out I have yet to figure out. IT would immediately stop this. WE choose codes all the time whynot the most important one with your bank.? SusiCP