The Missouri Bar

Law in Your Life #20: Missouri Presidential Primary

Super Tuesday is fast approaching in Missouri. Today Secretary of State Robin Carnahan shares with host Angela Wilson what you can expect at the polls on Feb. 5. (Internet Explorer users click play twice.)

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Law in Your Life #19: Identity Theft

Identity theft is a scary prospect. How does it happen? What can you do about it? This week host Angela Wilson talks with Joy Frazier, who is with the consumer division of the Missouri Attorney General's Office, about what you can do to protect yourself and what you need to know if you believe someone has stolen your identity. (Internet Explorer users click play twice.)

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For additional details, you can visit the Federal Trade Commission, federal site www.OnGuardOnline.gov, or the Missouri Attorney General's Office.

If you have a questionable email that might be a scam, report it or verify it at Anti-Phishing Working Group. If you do P2P file sharing for music, videos or other documents, know that services like LimeWire can be hacked, or you can inadvertently share every document on your PC - including tax returns. Find out how you can be safe while file sharing.

If you believe your identity (credit cards, SSN, etc.) report it to the three main U.S. credit bureaus:

Equifax
To request a fraud alert call: 800-525-6285
Write to: PO Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374
www.equifax.com

Experian:
Call: 888-397-3742
Write to: PO Box 2002, Allen, TX 75013
www.experian.com

Transunion
Call: 800-680-7289
Write to: Fraud Victim Assistance Department, PO Box 6790, Fullerton,
CA 92834
www.transunion.com

To obtain a free copy of your credit report visit,
www.annualcreditreport.com or call 877-322-8228.

Download audio to your computer. (MP3, approx 13 meg)
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For additional details, you can visit the Federal Trade Commission, federal site www.OnGuardOnline.gov, or the Missouri Attorney General's Office.

If you have a questionable email that might be a scam, report it or verify it at Anti-Phishing Working Group. If you do P2P file sharing for music, videos or other documents, know that services like LimeWire can be hacked, or you can inadvertently share every document on your PC - including tax returns. Find out how you can be safe while file sharing.

If you believe your identity (credit cards, SSN, etc.) report it to the three main U.S. credit bureaus:

Equifax
To request a fraud alert call: 800-525-6285
Write to: PO Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374
www.equifax.com

Experian:
Call: 888-397-3742
Write to: PO Box 2002, Allen, TX 75013
www.experian.com

Transunion
Call: 800-680-7289
Write to: Fraud Victim Assistance Department, PO Box 6790, Fullerton,
CA 92834
www.transunion.com

To obtain a free copy of your credit report visit,
www.annualcreditreport.com or call 877-322-8228.

Law in Your Life #18: Immigration Law

Immigration law is a hot topic and will likely play a key role in the November presidential race. In this week's podcast, host Angela Wilson delves deeply into this issue with attorney Angela Ferguson. Included in today's discussion is information for individuals and business owners, as well as details on enforcement. Ferguson is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), which offers an attorney search service. (Internet Explorer users click play twice.)

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Law in Your Life #17: DWI

It's a scenario many have experienced: You're out with friends, you have a drink with dinner, and while driving home, you get pulled over at a check point or routine stop. You're not drunk, but you are driving. What should you say to the officer? Are you required by law to take a breathalyzer or do the walking tests? And what if you are over the legal limit? What are the consequences? This week, host Angela Wilson discusses your rights in this scenario with Columbia attorney Robert Murray.

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Drinking excessively and driving is never a good idea. If you plan to drink heavily while out on the town, have a designated driver, get a hotel room or stay with friends. This podcast is not designed to tell you how to avoid a DWI, but to inform you of your rights if you are stopped.

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Drinking excessively and driving is never a good idea. If you plan to drink heavily while out on the town, have a designated driver, get a hotel room or stay with friends. This podcast is not designed to tell you how to avoid a DWI, but to inform you of your rights if you are stopped.