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Important Update on Veteran Data Theft
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| May 27, 2006
Posted on 05/27/2006 12:07:34 AM PDT by Eagle9
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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
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:07:37 AM PDT
by
Eagle9
To: Mrs Zip
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:10:46 AM PDT
by
zip
(((Remember: DimocRat lies told often enough become truth to 48% of all Americans (NRA)))))
To: Eagle9
At this time, we encourage you to be vigilant and monitor your financial accounts to protect yourself against identity theft.You know, it is not like everyone as the best credit record. I mean, it only applies if they can get a credit card in your name. Right?
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:12:54 AM PDT
by
BJungNan
To: Eagle9
Bump and thanks.
Last I'd heard the records were from '75 and on. However, better safe than ....SOL.
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:17:25 AM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny!)
To: BJungNan
You know, it is not like everyone as the best credit record. I mean, it only applies if they can get a credit card in your name. Right?I think you are correct but I'm not certain. There may be ways to manipulate credit card application data that people who specialize in such crimes know.
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:21:14 AM PDT
by
Eagle9
To: Eagle9
From what we've been seeing from government bureacrats in Washington, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to find that this was done intentionally to embarrass the Bush administration. I don't trust any of them anymore.
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:28:52 AM PDT
by
FlingWingFlyer
(Freedom or a baloney sandwich? A DemocRAT will ALWAYS chose the baloney sandwich.)
To: BIGLOOK
Last I'd heard the records were from '75 and on. However, better safe than ....SOL. Yes, those discharged after 1975 but those of us discharged before 1975 and have accessed the V.A. for benefits are also included. At least, that's what I've read but I'm not sure.
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:31:13 AM PDT
by
Eagle9
To: BIGLOOK
Source:
http://www.military.com/Finance/content/0,15356,98690,00.html#1Does this only affect veterans discharged after 1975?
It potentially affects all veterans who were discharged after 1975, which is when VA automated its records systems and began regular input of information received from the Department of Defense on all separating veterans.
When VA automated its records systems, VA also input data from all historical claimant records that had been manually maintained by the agency. This data loss therefore also potentially affects all veterans who have ever filed a claim for VA disability compensation, pension, or Education benefits, or who have (or had) a VA insurance policy no matter when the claim was filed or when they were discharged. These veterans would be included even if their claim was denied or they are not currently receiving benefits.
We urge all veterans to be extra vigilant and monitor their financial accounts.
I have never applied for benefits from VA. Do I need to be concerned?
The electronic data stolen includes information from many veterans who have never filed for VA benefits or contacted VA. Since the 1970s, VA has received information from the Department of Defense on all who served. You are encouraged to take steps to protect yourself against identity theft.
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:40:43 AM PDT
by
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?
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:45:11 AM PDT
by
gleeaikin
To: Eagle9
It disturbs me that this took place. As bad as it is though, it adds insult to injury to realize the idiot that took the information home, hasn't been fired or arrested. Frankly, I think both are warranted.
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:45:57 AM PDT
by
DoughtyOne
(If the U.S. Senate were a sewage plant, they'd have to shut the thing down to clean up the place.)
To: Eagle9
When VA automated its records systems, VA also input data from all historical claimant records that had been manually maintained by the agency. This data loss therefore also potentially affects all veterans who have ever filed a claim for VA disability compensation, pension, or Education benefits, or who have (or had) a VA insurance policy no matter when the claim was filed or when they were discharged. These veterans would be included even if their claim was denied or they are not currently receiving benefits.
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:47:18 AM PDT
by
Eagle9
To: BJungNan
Wrong. If they have your birthdate, SSN, and mothers maiden they can get anything.
What if they get a DL in your name, and decide to rack up a few misdemeanors and not show up for their court dates. Then arrest warrants get issued. Then you get stopped at a roadside 'safety check'.
Guess who's going to spend a night in the pokey...
L
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:48:52 AM PDT
by
Lurker
(Real conservatives oppose the Presidents amnesty proposal. Help make sure it dies in the House.)
To: gleeaikin
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?I can only suggest that you use the links above to find answers to your questions. I wish I knew more but ...
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posted on
05/27/2006 12:53:13 AM PDT
by
Eagle9
To: FlingWingFlyer
From what we've been seeing from government bureacrats in Washington, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to find that this was done intentionally to embarrass the Bush administration. I don't trust any of them anymore. I've had similar suspicions about this story.
- The 'analyst' who took the data home was not authorized to do so. How did this employee gain access to the data and copy it?
- Why the need to work on this data at home?
- How long was the employee in possession of this data prior to the theft? The shorter the duration, the more suspect the timing of the theft.
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posted on
05/27/2006 5:09:07 AM PDT
by
6SJ7
To: Eagle9
Thanks for the info, Eagle9.
I collected on the GI Bill while in school.......so I guess I'm in the data soup.
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posted on
05/27/2006 9:54:12 AM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny!)
To: DoughtyOne
Kind of coincidental that the person that took home the data had a burglary. Strange!
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posted on
05/27/2006 9:58:43 AM PDT
by
NY Attitude
(You are responsible for your safety until the arrival of Law Enforcement Officers!)
To: Lurker
Wrong. If they have your birthdate, SSN, and mothers maiden they can get anything. What if they get a DL in your name, and decide to rack up a few misdemeanors and not show up for their court dates. Then arrest warrants get issued. Then you get stopped at a roadside 'safety check'. Guess who's going to spend a night in the pokey... When we post on here, we are not always correct with what we write. But we are always right when we post on here because thinking individuals like you help us correct our misconceptions.
You are so correct. I was not considering all the ramimfications.
FReepRegards,
BJN
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posted on
05/27/2006 10:10:37 AM PDT
by
BJungNan
To: BJungNan
I'm happy to be of service.
I too am a veteran who's information is quite probably among the data stolen because of this careless government employee.
I apologize for the abruptness of my response, but I'm pretty ticked about this. If the thief figures out what he or she has, lots of people could have very serious problems.
Best of luck to you.
L
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posted on
05/27/2006 11:23:33 AM PDT
by
Lurker
(Real conservatives oppose the Presidents amnesty proposal. Help make sure it dies in the House.)
To: Eagle9
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posted on
05/27/2006 11:24:34 AM PDT
by
Leatherneck_MT
(An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens.)
To: NY Attitude
Exactly. My thoughts as well...
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posted on
05/27/2006 11:27:44 AM PDT
by
DoughtyOne
(A sorrow shared spits the sorrow in half. A joy shared doubles the joy.)
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