Bob F. wrote:
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>Perhaps, the best solution is to never let it be in a vulnerable place
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An uncle had a top of the line stereo -- out of sight back inside the
shuttered shelves in the laundry room. Left out in plain sight in the living
room was his old one. Thieves are usually in a hurry, and will grab what's
easily seen and toted out. If they're bold and show up with a van --
insurance.
Be creative about where you keep valuables, whether on your person or at
home.
Tom wrote:
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>Wouldn't a list of the serial numbers be enough ID? With a copy in your
>safe-deposit box. ... time for an inventory.
One of the best things to do in addition to a complete inventory list and
insurance is to videotape or photograph all your valuables and keep THAT
record in a safety deposit box, along with receipts, descriptions, serial
nos., any distinguishing marks, etc. Helps keep the tight-fisted ins.
adjustor from questioning your inventory list, too.
Never put your SSAN on anything, period. Identity theft is a real problem
now, so I wouldn't put a driver's license on anything anymore, either. I
worked with one gal from south of the border who went by many names and had
at least 7 different driver's licenses, IDs. I thought about calling INS,
etc. about her, but don't want to have to wear a toe tag just yet.
Rich
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