LifeLock ID-protection ads come back to bite CEO in the butt!


	LifeLock ID-protection ads come back to bite CEO in the butt!

agirlanddherdogs

5-22-2008 8:11 PM

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lifelock, identity theft, stupid, todd davis, lawsuits, social security number, fraud, scam

agirlanddherdogs says:

I never actually thought that was his *real* SS# - what an idiot!!!!!

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