Identity Theft

On Thursday I was reminded that I am living in Washington, DC. Not to say that this could not happen anywhere...but it happened to me in this city. I am a victim of identity theft, according to the DC Police. On Thursday my credit card was stolen from my office at the church. The thief spent over $1,000 on my credit card. When my credit card company called me to verify a purchase I thought someone had just gotten my number from the Internet or some piece of paper. Then I checked my wallet, only to find that the card was missing. It was an absolutely gross feeling to realize that someone else had put their hands into my purse. I had no idea what to do, so I cried. Then I gathered myself back together and called the rest of the church staff to let them know so they could check their possessions. After that I realized I needed to call the police and file a report. A very nice police officer arrived and we filed a report. That night I could not sleep well, because I just felt violated. I had trust in people and now I know that I cannot put my guard down at all. I am not sure this is what I needed to learn today, but it happened anyway. Thanks be to God for identity theft protection on credit cards!