Privacy and Security Statement

Privacy Statement

www.chefmike.com, www.eastsidecateringservices.com and www.luaupartymenuandrecipes.com are owned by Eastside Catering Services, Inc., 918 Blackwell Court, Marietta, Georgia 30066.  You can be confident that your privacy and security are our top priority.  We use Paypal, Inc. for all products sold on our sites along with an optional secure socket (SSL) online order form.  We do not share anyone's personal information with third parties.      

Security Statement

Identity Theft Protection

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information (name, social security number, account numbers, etc.) to commit fraud or theft. There are new scams that circulate daily and many people fall victim to them.

Identity theft is a common crime that can potentially complicate your life, but taking a few simple steps can help to either prevent it all together or at least ensure a smoother recovery.

• Check your statements every month for suspicious or unfamiliar activity.
• Check your credit report at least once a year to verify that the report is accurate. Or, order a copy of your credit report from one of the different credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax). Get a free copy at www.annualcreditreport.com.
• Give your social security number only when it is absolutely necessary. Sometimes your driver’s license or other form of identification will substitute just as well. Also, never give your social security number over the phone unless you can verify who is calling you or unless you initiated the transaction.
• Make a photocopy of the front and back of all the contents of your wallet. If your wallet is ever stolen, you will have these records and the phone numbers to report the lost or stolen credit cards as a quick reference.
• Avoid giving your credit card information over the phone or on the Web unless you initiate the transaction.
• Memorize your personal identification numbers (PIN). Never write them down.

Identity Theft – If You’re a Victim

If you suspect you have become the victim of identity theft, here are a few steps that can help to recover and restore your good credit.

• Contact the three major credit bureaus (listed below) to put a fraud alert on your file. Ask them to notify you if any new accounts are opened.
• File a report with the local police and keep a copy as proof of the crime.
• File a complaint with the FTC toll free at 877-IDTHEFT. The FTC enters your case into a database unit that law enforcement agencies use for investigation.

Identity Theft Resources

Listed below are a few valuable victim assistance resources that can help aid you in your identity fraud resolution.

Credit Bureau Contact Information:
Equifax www.equifax.com
To report fraud, call 800.525.6285 or write: P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374

Experian www.experian.com
To report fraud, call 888.397.3742 or write: P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75103

TransUnion www.transunion.com
To report fraud, call 800.680.7289 or write: Fraud Victim Assistance Department, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834

Additional Resources

Federal Trade Commission
877.438.4338
www.consumer.gov/idtheft

Social Security Administration
For social security number theft and misuse
www.ssa.gov

Mail Theft
www.usps.gov/websites/depart/inspect

Phone Fraud
www.fcc.gov

Phishing Scams

E-mail fraud can be a major problem for unsuspecting internet users. These emails, claiming to be sent by one of your financial services providers, or even a government agency, ask members to reply with personal information, such as their credit card number, social security number or online user ID and password.

A typical email will probably warn you of a serious problem that requires your immediate attention. The email may also encourage you to click on a button to be forwarded to the institution’s Web site. In a phishing scam you could be redirected to a phony Web site that can look very similar to an authentic financial institution’s Web site, where the thieves will try to obtain personal information from you.

Eastside Catering Services, Inc. will never initiate a request for sensitive information via email (such as social security numbers, Personal Identification Numbers, passwords or account numbers). If you receive an email that request this type of sensitive information, you should be suspicious of it and contact the institution that you received it from to verify its authenticity. If you did not initiate the communication, you should not provide any information.

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