The Internet, Genealogy, and Personal Identity Theft
Posted on October 15, 2007 - Filed Under Family history, World Wide Gathering of the Pulskamps
We live in a pretty dangerous world. The Internet, as we all know, is not a safe place. One problem that can hit us as we try to find out more about our family history is Identity Theft. Many people, especially older folks, still have bank accounts and other secure information that uses a “Mother’s Maiden Name” for identification. That’s why it is important that we not share the entire family tree on a public web site.
Eventually, I will set up a WIKI that will only be available to known family members. When that is ready to go, I will notify family members I know and set up a password that will allow that person to view the WIKI and post or edit stories there. That is where the family tree will eventually reside.
For more information about a WIKI, visit the web site: WIKI-Wikipedia. Meanwhile, sign up for the Pulskamp Family email list. This list will be used only for Pulskamp news and notices. For example, I can let you know when I add a new story or new information to the blog.
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