[OT] active duty and vets (id theft)
 

FYI

For those of you that get that wonderful letter that
says "oops, we seem to have exposed all your private
information. Sorry."

I strongly suggest that you contact one of the companes
below and put a fraud alert on your file.


This makes the third time I have had to do this myself.
One thing to keep in mind is if you go to get a loan or
a cell phone (anything where they do a credit check)
you will probably be asked some nitpicky questions about
your existing cards and/or last bill you paid was for how much.
Very much a pain in the ass, but that is to make sure
no body falsifies your info.


https://www.annualcreditreport.com/c...faq#fraudalert

<quote>
How do I request a "fraud alert" be placed on my file if I believe
I may be affected by the recent Veterans Affairs data security breach?

You have the right to ask that nationwide consumer credit reporting
companies place "fraud alerts" in your file to let potential creditors
and others know that you may be a victim of identity theft. A fraud
alert can make it more difficult for someone to get credit in your
name because it tells creditors to follow certain procedures to
protect you. It also may delay your ability to obtain credit. You
may place a fraud alert in your file by calling just one of the
three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies. As soon as
that agency processes your fraud alert, it will notify the other
two, which then also must place fraud alerts in your file.

Equifax: 1-877-576-5734; www.equifax.com

Experian: 1-888-397-3742; www.experian.com/fraud

TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com
</quote>

Re: [OT] active duty and vets (id theft)
 

I locked up my credit a couple of years ago with your last
suggestion:
http://www.fightidentitytheft.com/le...ransunion.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

DougW wrote:
>
> FYI
>
> For those of you that get that wonderful letter that
> says "oops, we seem to have exposed all your private
> information. Sorry."
>
> I strongly suggest that you contact one of the companes
> below and put a fraud alert on your file.
>
> This makes the third time I have had to do this myself.
> One thing to keep in mind is if you go to get a loan or
> a cell phone (anything where they do a credit check)
> you will probably be asked some nitpicky questions about
> your existing cards and/or last bill you paid was for how much.
> Very much a pain in the ass, but that is to make sure
> no body falsifies your info.
>
> https://www.annualcreditreport.com/c...faq#fraudalert
>
> <quote>
> How do I request a "fraud alert" be placed on my file if I believe
> I may be affected by the recent Veterans Affairs data security breach?
>
> You have the right to ask that nationwide consumer credit reporting
> companies place "fraud alerts" in your file to let potential creditors
> and others know that you may be a victim of identity theft. A fraud
> alert can make it more difficult for someone to get credit in your
> name because it tells creditors to follow certain procedures to
> protect you. It also may delay your ability to obtain credit. You
> may place a fraud alert in your file by calling just one of the
> three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies. As soon as
> that agency processes your fraud alert, it will notify the other
> two, which then also must place fraud alerts in your file.
>
> Equifax: 1-877-576-5734; www.equifax.com
>
> Experian: 1-888-397-3742; www.experian.com/fraud
>
> TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com
> </quote>

Re: [OT] active duty and vets (id theft)
 

I locked up my credit a couple of years ago with your last
suggestion:
http://www.fightidentitytheft.com/le...ransunion.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

DougW wrote:
>
> FYI
>
> For those of you that get that wonderful letter that
> says "oops, we seem to have exposed all your private
> information. Sorry."
>
> I strongly suggest that you contact one of the companes
> below and put a fraud alert on your file.
>
> This makes the third time I have had to do this myself.
> One thing to keep in mind is if you go to get a loan or
> a cell phone (anything where they do a credit check)
> you will probably be asked some nitpicky questions about
> your existing cards and/or last bill you paid was for how much.
> Very much a pain in the ass, but that is to make sure
> no body falsifies your info.
>
> https://www.annualcreditreport.com/c...faq#fraudalert
>
> <quote>
> How do I request a "fraud alert" be placed on my file if I believe
> I may be affected by the recent Veterans Affairs data security breach?
>
> You have the right to ask that nationwide consumer credit reporting
> companies place "fraud alerts" in your file to let potential creditors
> and others know that you may be a victim of identity theft. A fraud
> alert can make it more difficult for someone to get credit in your
> name because it tells creditors to follow certain procedures to
> protect you. It also may delay your ability to obtain credit. You
> may place a fraud alert in your file by calling just one of the
> three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies. As soon as
> that agency processes your fraud alert, it will notify the other
> two, which then also must place fraud alerts in your file.
>
> Equifax: 1-877-576-5734; www.equifax.com
>
> Experian: 1-888-397-3742; www.experian.com/fraud
>
> TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com
> </quote>

Re: [OT] active duty and vets (id theft)
 

I locked up my credit a couple of years ago with your last
suggestion:
http://www.fightidentitytheft.com/le...ransunion.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

DougW wrote:
>
> FYI
>
> For those of you that get that wonderful letter that
> says "oops, we seem to have exposed all your private
> information. Sorry."
>
> I strongly suggest that you contact one of the companes
> below and put a fraud alert on your file.
>
> This makes the third time I have had to do this myself.
> One thing to keep in mind is if you go to get a loan or
> a cell phone (anything where they do a credit check)
> you will probably be asked some nitpicky questions about
> your existing cards and/or last bill you paid was for how much.
> Very much a pain in the ass, but that is to make sure
> no body falsifies your info.
>
> https://www.annualcreditreport.com/c...faq#fraudalert
>
> <quote>
> How do I request a "fraud alert" be placed on my file if I believe
> I may be affected by the recent Veterans Affairs data security breach?
>
> You have the right to ask that nationwide consumer credit reporting
> companies place "fraud alerts" in your file to let potential creditors
> and others know that you may be a victim of identity theft. A fraud
> alert can make it more difficult for someone to get credit in your
> name because it tells creditors to follow certain procedures to
> protect you. It also may delay your ability to obtain credit. You
> may place a fraud alert in your file by calling just one of the
> three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies. As soon as
> that agency processes your fraud alert, it will notify the other
> two, which then also must place fraud alerts in your file.
>
> Equifax: 1-877-576-5734; www.equifax.com
>
> Experian: 1-888-397-3742; www.experian.com/fraud
>
> TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com
> </quote>

Re: [OT] active duty and vets (id theft)
 

This is where to check.
It works outside the .mil domain

https://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/checker/

--
DougW

Re: [OT] active duty and vets (id theft)
 

This is where to check.
It works outside the .mil domain

https://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/checker/

--
DougW

Re: [OT] active duty and vets (id theft)
 

This is where to check.
It works outside the .mil domain

https://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/checker/

--
DougW