“That tells us he may know it,” I said.

“It doesn’t identify the caller.”

It was difficult to keep those distinctions straight when fear wanted a name immediately.

We agreed to the bank’s recommended restrictions on outgoing activity while the issue was checked.

We arranged replacement credentials and discussed how essential bills would be paid.

Neither of us acquired the right to control the other’s lawful access by making a louder request.

That evening, we took steps to protect our credit as well.