Attention Veterans

[Wasch_24]

http://www.firstgov.gov/veteransinfo.shtml


Pay attention to your financial accounts and what not.

 

[Wasch_24]

Call Equifax first if you want to put a flag on your credit, they will add it to the other two agencies for you. This way you can set it up so that any queries on your credit will force them to call you and verify it's legitimacy.

Equifax: 1-800-525-6285

 

[indyrob]

Thanks for the heads up Todd! I can't believe that someone was dumb enough to take sensitive info like that HOME.

 

[Wasch_24]

Seems fishy to me.

 

[indyrob]

Seems fishy to me.

Like the info was sold and now they have a scapegoat fishy?

 

[Kingston]

From the FTC:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/freereports.htm
You are entitled to a free copy of your credit report from each of the big three every 12 months.
The website for this is www.annualcreditreport.com (this is NOT a commercial company, it's the website the big three have set up to comply with the law)
or you can call 1-877-322-8228. I think the website has been down for maintenance lately.
It can take time for things to appear on your report, but getting a credit freeze is usually free if you have been a victim of identity theft.
As usual, check your statements.

 

[Kingston]

Thanks for the heads up Todd! I can't believe that someone was dumb enough to take sensitive info like that HOME.

Some people don't even know they have sensitive info on laptops until it's too late.
However, there's always a chance of a coordinated effort.

 

[Wasch_24]

Just seems weird that the his house was "broken into" the night he had this laptop at home.

 

[Wasch_24]

From the FTC:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/freereports.htm
You are entitled to a free copy of your credit report from each of the big three every 12 months.
The website for this is www.annualcreditreport.com (this is NOT a commercial company, it's the website the big three have set up to comply with the law)
or you can call 1-877-322-8228. I think the website has been down for maintenance lately.
It can take time for things to appear on your report, but getting a credit freeze is usually free if you have been a victim of identity theft.
As usual, check your statements.

When I called Equifax they let me set up a "flag" where as if anyone tries to apply for anything that requires a credit check in my name they call me to verify it is me.

 

[Kingston]

Just seems weird that the his house was "broken into" the night he had this laptop at home.

I take my laptop home every day from work. Lets me get things done at home, (and surf the web on my patio).

 

[Wasch_24]

I do too but I am under the impression that this laptop was not one issued to him but one used in the office that everyone in the office knows holds sensitive info...I could be wrong though.

Either way, this sucks.

 

[cvm4]

Did this happen to you Todd :dunno: I'm sure not a Vet. but good on ya for the heads up.

 

[Fox]

When I called Equifax they let me set up a "flag" where as if anyone tries to apply for anything that requires a credit check in my name they call me to verify it is me.

I did the same thing. This also allows you a free credit report within the 90-day flagging period. I called the Fed to actually speak to someone. Even though my time was during and after Vietnam, they verified that my information was stolen. The records appear to have been in this format: name, branch, d.o.b. and SSAN; in short, the keys to the kingdom, so to speak. I checked with the SSA to see about changing numbers in this case. No dice! They will only let you change your number after your life has been completely ruined, and even then you must prove that someone has done and is STILL doing you harm. Talk about b.s. . .Now that the .gov has their hooks into you via the SSAN which pervades all facets of your life, they have no intention of letting you change the holy number. . .

 

[Wasch_24]

Did this happen to you Todd I'm sure not a Vet. but good on ya for the heads up.

Yep...I am one of the 26.5 million records that were stolen.

 

[PetersCreek]

Hmmm...I called and they said they couldn't tell me if I was among those stolen or not.

 

[Texas Cop]

Nother thing to watch for, not sure if this applies to those that have seperated, but a lot of scams have been going around the net regarding MyPay....So be leary of any emails you get coming from MyPay requesting any sensitive information....I got a few a sent them on to the SAEDA office..




drew

 

[caudio51]

Man that sucks. Definitely sounds fishy. I had my AMEX info stolen but due to diligence and an isolated theft of only one card I got everything taken care of.

Make sure to keep an eye on your accounts and your credit report.

 

[Texas Cop]

Todd, you may want to get in touch with the Jag office at whatever post is nearest to you, or at the local guard armory..See if they have any tips, or any specific procedures for you to follow when you attempt to recover any losses, if, heaven forbid, there should be any.


drew

 

[Wasch_24]

I have been told that there isn't anything I can do to be proactice about it that I haven't already done...i.e. watching things closely as well as flagging my credit report.

I have seen a few reports stating the theives might not even know what they have.

 

[caudio51]

I have been told that there isn't anything I can do to be proactice about it that I haven't already done...i.e. watching things closely as well as flagging my credit report.

I have seen a few reports stating the theives might not even know what they have.

Until all the news reports tell them.