Protecting your Identity: Do you do it?
All the threads on Sinking Ships and Scams has reminded me of a question I've been meaning to ask bros:
How well do you protect your Identity in actual practice? I mean in theory we'd all have CIA/MI5-style aliases while punting. But we know thats not practical.
Do you use a "Nom de Punt" (i.e. an alias name)?
Do you have a punting phone?
Do you carry any ID or CC's on you?
I mean protecting ID is probably more important to those with SO's. But, I'm curious how much of an Identity Firewall any bros put up when punting.
I know many HK bros, with and without SO's, who carry their normal wallets everywhere while punting--like going on holiday.
Maybe its my own Western-culture induced paranoia, but I find that almost crazy. I punt on a "Need to Know" basis I guess.
For me, in China/Macau, my Passport/Wallet/Iphone stays locked in the hotel safe (I know not always the safest place, but better than unsecured). I carry only a punt phone and cash (just enough for 2 days worth if mongering or so) and one CC (for emergencies, but may reconsider even this practice) with me, and punt on first name only basis. If asked my surname, I will fabricate one--as its really not their business.
Haven't had the opportunity to punt in HK yet, but I figure I'd do the same. | |
