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A Personal Introduction

Become familiar with the 365 Anniversaries e-mail through a personal story.

Read how a "fun" chain letter led to a couple's personally idetifiable information being sent to hundreds of people. Learn what they did to protect themselves.

Find out how to keep yourself and your friends and family safe from this and other chain e-mails.

Frequently Asked Questions

A list of detailed answers to your most commonly asked questions.

Should I panic? Is my info publicly available? Can my Social Security Number be learned?

Find answers to these questions and more on the FAQ page.

Talk About It

Discuss the 365 Anniversaries e-mail and read what others have to say.

365 Anniversaries Breakdown

An in-depth analysis of the 365 Anniversaries chain letter. See how the authors make you feel comfortable participating. See exactly where the danger lies. And have a few chuckles for good measure.

365 Birthdays E-Mail

There is a similar chain e-mail circulating called 365 Birthdays.

The concept is the same: Enter your personal info next to your birthday. The potential for identity theft is present too: The info can be used for find your birth certificate.

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365 Anniversaries: Your Gateway to Identity Theft?

If you received an e-mail asking you to provide your first and last name, date of birth and mother's madien name and then forward the e-mail to potentially tens of thousands of people, would you do it? By participating in the "365 Anniversaries" chain letter, you are essentially doing just that.

The minimal information you provide is enough to identify you by your marriage license. This public document is often the first step in assuming your identity.

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Learn more about the danger of this e-mail. Find out what to do if you have provided your personal information. Send a warning to others. Find all of this and more in Knowzy's coverage of the 365 Anniversaries e-mail chain letter.

Become informed and you can prevent yourself and your family from becoming a victim of identity theft.

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