Posted on 05/27/2006 12:07:34 AM PDT by Eagle9
Dear Military.com Member,
As you may know, data was stolen from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This data contained identifying information on up to 26.5 million veterans and spouses, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and some disability ratings.
At this time, we encourage you to be vigilant and monitor your financial accounts to protect yourself against identity theft. We have put together the following information to help you:
Read the latest from the Department of Veteran Affairs
Important FAQs
Additional articles and resources:
Free Credit Reports
Identity Guard has recently announced veterans affected by the recent data theft can have 6 months of Fraud Protection Service free. To learn more about this offer, go to www.fraudprotect.com
At Military.com, we have taken great strides to safeguard member information. We will continue to keep you informed on this situation as it develops.
Thank You,
Military.com
I'm not sure that I trust this "protection site" since they want far more information that we've been told was taken.
What, how, do they "protect" anyone?
Quick, somebody check the guy's freezer!
He must have some "cold cash" around somewhere.
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