Saturday, November 1, 2008

How much info of you is online?

Some people live open lives. I happen to be one of them. Maybe I've resigned that I won't take public office -- at least not one that would end in some scandalous article posting about my past.

But just like a credit score, knowing what is posted online about yourself can be a pretty good insight. The norm now is that when you apply for a job, your name is googled before your resume is even reviewed.

Recently, personal listings of old acquaintances have been resurfacing, which include addresses and phone numbers. Posting like this one: http://www.ypsort.com/info/pa/12991984/ can be disconcerting.

As a result, a new business franchise is springing up to take your money. Make sure before you sign up for one of these sites that you check its legitimacy.

Example: http://www.myonlinerep.com/index.php?kw=Remove+Internet+Information

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