A couple years ago, a young woman sitting across from me on the LIRR made an appointment with a new doctor. I learned her
- name
- address
- phone number
- social security number.
When she finished and I told her that was crazy to do on a crowded train, she was confused as to why.
They continued, discussing matters that should’ve been confidential — but weren’t. Not from a couple of feet away.
Could You Speak a Little Louder?
Telling secrets so anyone can hear is asking for trouble
Feb 4, 2026 14:06Another time on the train I heard a woman order something and as she did, I wrote down her name, credit card #, exp date, and code. Handed it to her when I left the train, telling her to be more careful because not everyone's honest.
Having had identity theft in the 90s, before it was a "thing" and when no law entity would take my report, I'm super-aware of this stuff.
Moral of the story: don't make these calls in public.
Or if you're a scammer, the LIRR is a great place for identity theft.
