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 Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:07 pm
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Check this out! As I was driving back from Walmart this morning, I'm passing all the usual storefronts that I normally have to stare at each day. However, one in particular caught my eye. They have a big sign (that they usually put stuff on to lure people in there). Well, today on their sign, it says:
IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION
ONLY $9.95
ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP
I was like "Oh, no! You've GOT to be kidding me!" Can you believe this? Like I'm (or anyone else) going to go to a storefront pdl and sign up for them to "protect my identity". HELLO!
Just wondering what you guys think of a pdl claiming to "protect your identity" for a small fee of $9.95 for a one year membership.
WTF??? 
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cannr
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:54 pm
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cannr this is like asking the fox to guard the hen house! This should not be allowed.
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annie340
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:04 pm
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I would not have them protecting anything about me, they would not get a dime of my money for anything. They rip enough people off already. Must be payday loan business is going down if they have to branch out into other industries huh?
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erb1953
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:14 pm
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I agree! I was shocked to see this! And saying it's like "asking the fox to guard the hen house" is priceless!
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cannr
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:19 pm
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Is it the PDL selling this on behalf of a 3rd party who actually provides the service? I cant see how the PDL themselves actually "protect your identity". My employer offers this service for $5 a month, but its another company that actually provides it.
But yea, not sure that a pay day lender would be the first place I would go to buy this service. But I am sure they are taking advantage of any and all cross-marketing opportunites.
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volleyballmom
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:00 pm
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cannr I'm all for pdls cross-training and doing something less harmful to the community, but this is not it. I think this would make them do even more damage under the guise of protecting people. It's horrifying!
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annie340
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:23 am
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I'd be curious to know the details of the arrangement. Not that I need protecting.
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