COVID19 has changed our lives in ways we never expected! Today, in these difficult financial times and tight economy, predators lurk in the shadows. These Phantoms hunt out and target vulnerable areas of our lives, attacking financial, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual energy. These unseen predators can walk away with their victim's identity and are almost never caught.
People are struggling with foreclosure, job loss, divorce, illness, and death. This impacts the collective energy of our country's resources. Small businesses are closing at record rates. Schools being dumbed down with children becoming victims of complacency. Places of worship failing to show people how to cope with this depressive climate and support faith. The medical community is struggling to survive because of unnecessary government interference. The core part of us that the Phantoms are stealing is HOPE! Have we lost hope? Have you wondered that if your life could be reproduced in a Hollywood conspiracy thriller, and you swear it is written by professional playwright? Would anyone believe it? The events of our environment move us emotionally, causing daily frustration. In trusting innocence, we witness these realities happening all around us creating hopelessness. Our thoughts keep us on pins and needles. We feel as though we are sitting in a lifeboat in the middle of a raging sea with a hurricane bearing down on us at 100 mph or more wondering if we can survive. Looking at the formula of the 3's; 3 minutes without oxygen, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food people die. Science suggests that people can only live 3 seconds without hope. The time then comes when people no longer want to live to grow their dreams. In this complex, microwave world tangled with lies, deceit, and evil, the wisdom of yesteryear has crawled back into the silent darkness somewhere in the recesses of our brain. If you can relate to this and feel damaged almost beyond repair, there is good news! You can lead a life filled with courage, hope, and faith. You can revive precious hope with this simple formula. Regardless of how you feel when you get up each morning, find something you are grateful for. Express your gratefulness to God. Then look for a blessing to occur that day and give thanks each night. Do this for thirty days to bring in the energy of gratefulness. You will witness good changes in your life that brings back hope and restores faith. This proven formula works and paves the way to living love-based relationships that are the foundation for a fulfilling life. Give this formula a try; what have you got to lose? Our life's journey does not have to be complicated. We have the power to choose. Learn the secret to successful living. For more information about how to cope and grow the skills needed to function in today's world of complexity go to https://www.lovebasedrelationships.com
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 Kediri was excited. She was accepted by the University of her choice. Kediri’s parents were even more excited. They had been paying money into an investment college fund for sixteen years. Time to liquidate part of the money as Kediri was headed to school to become a lawyer.
Kediri’s parents felt they were meticulous about funding and keeping track of her future. When the college savings statement was delivered, it was immediately opened and scrutinized. Becoming an Attorney was Kediri’s dream. She and her parents planned a special dinner the night they wrote the first check to the University admissions office. Kediri’s vision was walking across the stage with her Law Degree of accomplishment in her hand. In her mind, she passed the Bar Exam with honors. What Kediri and her parents didn't know was that Kediri’s identity had been stolen when she was six years old. At 10:00 AM, two days after the check was written, Kediri and her parents received the phone call from the University Staff. The check for Kediri’s first semester had bounced. How could this be? Her parents checked the financial statements they received over the years. All was well with those statements. They were good stewards of their money. They had worked and saved and invested with wisdom. Immediately Kediri’s parents call the banking institution holding the investments. They learned that the account was closed. Someone (The Phantoms of Identity Theft) withdrew the money six weeks before they gave the check to the University. According to the Bank that someone was Kediri. Kediri and her family entered a nightmare of hell that had been carefully planned and executed. Her Identity had been stolen and sold to only God knows how many people. Their hope turned into hopelessness. Their life of happiness turned into a life of stressfulness and dark depression. The family unit was damaged to the point of seeking therapy. Kediri’s vision of becoming an attorney soon became the reality of being a waitress at a nearby diner working to pay for her college education. Kediri’s Identity Theft may have been prevented. Her parents did not check her credit score. And although they heard about how Identity Theft happened to other people, it never occurred to them that Kediri would ever be a victim. The Phantoms enjoy stealing everyone’s Identity. It’s easier to steal children’s Identity because parents aren’t aware their child is in danger. Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the world. It takes years and many times a lifetime to recover. The Phantoms of Identity Theft are seldom caught. The very sad part of Identity Situations is that the victim must prove they are innocent. Anyone can start over regardless of age, stage, or condition; but starting over after Identity Theft is extremely difficult. Proving that your innocent is even more difficult. Recovering can take years, even decades. For more information about learning how to cope and learn the skills needed to function in today's world of complexity and Identity Theft go to http://www.patrcagaines.com  Rita noticed a black snake slithering across the front lawn as she backed her car out of the driveway. She was meeting her colleagues for lunch.
The restaurant at the inlet served delicious food and the historical views of the old fort sitting peacefully on the side of the beach was breath-taking. She immediately spotted her friends talking and eating appetizers as she entered the restaurant. She glanced at the coastal waterway through the large glass door that was near her table.The Porpoise playfully swimming in their own care-free world fascinated her. Rita and her friends had a delicious meal accompanied by variety of funny stories about their past careers. Life was good; and she enjoyed her precious time with these former colleagues who were now good friends. The next morning Rita received a phone call from one of the agents at the meeting. His bank account hacked. His ten thousand dollar balance was now fourteen dollars. As the day progressed Rita received more phone calls from friends who had attended the luncheon. Their bank accounts empty within a twenty-four hour time frame. Rita called her bank only to find out that her bank balance was eight dollars. She felt helpless. Later she learned that the people who sat at a table near them had a visit by the Phantoms of Identity Theft. How could that happen? Someone (a Phantom) used a small microchip scan to the debit and credit cards of the people at the restaurant. The Phantom thief scanned the information on the credit and debit cards just by walking past the victims. Unfortunately, the Phantom thief will likely never be caught. Phantoms either sell their victim's identity or set up other accounts using stolen information. No one is immune to the Phantoms of Identity Theft. It happens every day. How would you feel if you experienced this tragedy? No one is safe from Identity Theft. It can happen to anyone, any place at any time. Are you protected? Do you understand being stripped naked of your money? No one can prevent all Identity Theft but there are ways to become aware and prepare for the unseen Phantoms. Nothing is more dangerous than sincere ignorance. Learn how to help prevent Identity Theft from happening to you or your family. The Phantoms of Identity Theft have tools to move forward with their evilness. A microchip that reads credit and debit cards remotely is only one of many. Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the world. Keeping abreast of the Phantom thievery requires awareness and knowledge. We keep you informed monthly about being safe and building a fortress around your financial life. It just makes sense to seek help for protection.  With the recent hacking of social sites, Equifax and countless other businesses, my thoughts reveal memories that are still raw. The traumatic experiences that are in my book about identity theft and identity fraud, give me even more reason to pause. Use your computer with caution. Take the time to protect yourself and your family. Working in the financial industry for many years, I saw the same head in the sand mentality; it will never happen to me. Many of these people would tell me God would take care of them. Had it ever occurred to these people, that working through my services, was God's way of helping these folks? People are in our life for reasons. Our journey on this earth is not by random. Perhaps you are reading this not by chance. My life education came from the stories and experiences told by my clients; and because of the people who came into my life's journey, I now write stories. I left because of my identity theft that escalated my lessons of life. Never did I feel I would be targeted by the Phantoms. Can it happen to anyone. Yes it can. Identity Theft is a stigma that is difficult to overcome. With retirement funds stolen, reputation ruined, bank accounts depleted, and credit cards maxed out and new ones surfacing, I felt life had ended. This experience brought a depth of betrayal resulted in a lifetime of work to gain trust, and feel secure. Learning to protect our identity is work. Neglect of awareness is one of many habits that need changing, and new habits learned. Most Identity Theft situations begins with a piece of paper. Begin to shred all documents with private information. Learning ways to protect ourselves is not nearly as endless as the repercussions of the theft. Our identity is unique. No one else is exactly like us. When we lose our financial or professional identity, our spirit is left stark naked and ready for the Phantoms to clothe us in depression, hurt, anger, and lack of trust. This was my lesson to learn. Now, with lessons learned, I can take that trauma and teach other people how to not let it happen to them, and if it does happen to them, how to overcome and start over. No one can prevent all Identity Theft. Always be aware of how you give your information to other people. It's your life and your identity. Predators lurk in the shadow looking for easy target to prey upon.They search out and find private financial and medical information then pilfer the banks, credit cards and investment accounts of their victims. For the most part, these predators are seldom caught. You can learn valuable lessons that will secure your identity. Stay informed of what to beware of in your own life to ensure that you are protecting your identity. |
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