Loose Lips and all that...
I understand the concern, but MEU always give an “after action” report on their way home. I’m surprised there was not more detail in light of what happened in Afghanistan.
If the Marines put the information out I’ll trust them to tell nothing they don’t think is appropriate.
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Posted: Saturday, 02 June 2007 8:44PM
New Scam Targeting Military Families Uncovered
A new identify theft scam that targets military families and involves callers using false American Red Cross identifications has been uncovered.
The American Red Cross has learned about a scam in which a female caller contacts a military spouse and identifies herself as a representative from the Red Cross, according to a release from the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago.
The caller states the spouse’s husband, who is not identified, was wounded while on duty in Iraq and was taken to a hospital in Germany. The caller then says medical treatment has been delayed until paperwork has been completed, the release said.
In order to start the treatment, the caller asks for a verification of the husband’s social security number and date of birth, the release said. In a recent case, the spouse was quick to catch on and did not provide any information to the caller.
“American Red Cross representatives do not typically contact military members/dependents directly and almost always go through a commander or first sergeant channels,” said Martha Dittmar, communications manager for the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. “Military family members are urged not to give out any personal information over the phone if contacted by unknown/unverified individuals, including confirming that your spouse is deployed.”
According to the release, American Red Cross representatives will contact military members or dependents directly only if an emergency message is initiated by a family member. The Red Cross also does not report any type of casualty information.
The Department of Defense contacts families if a military family member has been injured, the release said. Should a military family member receive a suspicious call, they are urged to contact their local police department.
The Chicago Sun-Times.