So, every ten years, the Florida DMV sends a notice (usually a
postcard) to drivers whose licenses are about to expire. A list
of necessary "proofs" must be provided, such as birth certificate and/or
passport, Social Security card, utility bill, and, of course, your expiring
driver's license. I showed up with everything. I decided it was time for
a new photo, so here I was, in person.
After arriving early for my scheduled appointment, I was treated to an
amusing script of excuses by some people for why one or more of their required "proofs"
were not available . In addition, their clothing, body ornaments, and hair
accessories worn for the photo taken (to last 10 years) was
nothing less than strange! This DMV morning could have been a comedy sketch
on Saturday Night Live.
Of course, on the day I was scheduled there wasn't enough ink in
the photo machine for the photo to have the proper color balance. Then,
the laminating apparatus was "off," so the finished product might or might
not have a crinkle (mine didn't). Everything was resolved, and my license
looks fine - even my photo!
If you happen to be a germ-freak (like me) you would NOT have placed
your face into the black eye-test screen area. "EWE!" I don't think any
germ-proofing cleaner has ever touched that gizmo......however, I DO
think there have been many runny noses, makeup, unshaven beards, etc.
Need I continue??
To say the least, today was an unusual experience. I can't wait to see what's
in store ten years from now, when I have to have my license renewed,
again.

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Don't be the victim of this phone scam! Pay attention. This has
been in the newspapers and on the T.V. news recently. This scam
first gained attention in 2006, however dozens of Palm Beach residents
have been called recently:

Receiving a Summons for Jury Duty is by U.S. Mail. Some people, however,
have been receiving bogus phone calls from scam artists who want personal
information. Most of us take those summonses for jury duty seriously, but
some folks who may have discarded or ignored their civic duty, or even citizens
who have recently served on a jury, have become victims of a new fraudulent scam.

Someone claiming to be a jury coordinator, calls you at home to
tell you that you have NOT shown up for jury duty. If you protest that you
never received a summons for jury duty, the scammer asks you for your Social
Security number and date of birth, so he or she can "verify the information
and cancel the arrest warrant." If you supply your personal information or
Social Security number, your identity has just been stolen.

This fraud is particularly insidious because they use intimidation
over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they
are with the court system. The FBI and the federal court system have issued
nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud.

For more information: http://www.fbi.gov/page2/june06/jury_scams060206.htm
OR http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp

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Do You Need Help To Stop Credit Card Offers?
Are you tired of shredding credit card offers? I am. The following web site
will allow you to reduce the number of new credit card offers you receive.
You may check with Experion or any other credit service, if you are
unsure of any information you supply.

How to Opt-out of pre-screened credit offers
If you would like to reduce the number of pre-screened credit and insurance offers you are receiving, visit www.optoutprescreen.com or call 1-888-5OptOut (1-888-567-8688) to opt-out of these offers. This is a free service to consumers offered by the major credit bureaus.

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