Current Servicemembers Possibly Affected by VA Data Loss

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[SandRat]

VA Data Theft news update

[tongue-tied]

And this is what I posted on another thread:

Is this possibly a setup? Or am I being paranoid?

Why does this guy just happen to take home the entire database (it sounds like it anyway) and how does a thief just happen to know what to snag?

I've got something real hot! You could sell this for millions, just give me $25,000.

And those deployed would be the worst off since they could not track everything as closely and spot it. Until they got home.

[Jet Jaguar]

The Armed Forces need to de-link the SSN as an identifier.

Go back to a serial number.

[armymarinemom]

Great. My best guess is that it is going to be harder for our troops in Europe to track this.

[SandRat]

You mean undo the wrong that Pres Carter did.

[Jet Jaguar]

Could you explain? I have only served under Clinton and Bush.

[SE Mom]

I never understood why anyone thought this was a bright idea- SS on your dog tags? WTH?

[Eagle9]

To: Eagle9

My husband was treated at the VA from 2002 until his death last June, do I need to be concerned, and if so, what should I do?

My son is currently serving in Afghanistan, he has been in the Army or the reserve since 1988. Should he be concerned, should I be alerting him or his wife, or will they be doing that on base in Afg?

9 posted on 05/27/2006 2:45:11 AM CDT by gleeaikin
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I think this updated article will help answer your questions.

[Jet Jaguar]

Me too. Before I joined up, I would never give my SSN to anyone except on tax forms and employer documents.

I was astounded to see my private and personal number was used for everything when entering the service.

It's bound to come back as a I.D. theft.

I hate it.

[TheCrusader]

It's a real tight ship being run there in Washington, eh? This latest breach now means that millions of our veterans and most of our active military members have had their personal info released into the wrong hands.

[SE Mom]

My son was the same way- when I saw his dog tags I was really baffled at the logic.

Thank you for serving, JJ.

[Jet Jaguar]

Nodding.

[Billthedrill]

BTT. Looks like they got just about everybody.

[SandRat]

When I came in pre-Carter we had Military Service unique service numbers and it was Jimmie that for accounting simplicity ordered us all switched over to using our SSANs.

[SandRat]

Heard on the news that a vetern is suing for damages for all the vets and military affected. We'll see how far that gets.

[Jet Jaguar]

Thanks for the note. I wondered about that.

[Eagle9]

When I came in pre-Carter we had Military Service unique service numbers and it was Jimmie that for accounting simplicity ordered us all switched over to using our SSANs.

I was in the Army 1971-72. We had our name and SSN stamped on every piece of clothing, boots, shoes and stencil spray painted in white on our big olive drab duffel bags that we carried through airports, bus terminals, etc. Also on our dog tags.

[SandRat]

Got my first set of Dog Tags in 69 and we had real service #s.

[NY Attitude]

How come this guy is not in jail for misappropriation of Government Property. I also believe that he did this act intentionally. Both taking it home and having a burglary staged.