Service Members Face New Threat: Identity Theft
February 27, 2011 by Terry.
So the story goes…
I have to tell you… … when I served in the U.S. Armed Forces, I remember carrying my military-issued green duffel bag through the airports, stuffed. Making my social security number stenciled on the side of it - stand out. My dog tags, social security number, on all of them. Raised up that this number was an identifying number, not knowing the ‘original’ purpose of them, I was putting my SSN on/in everything… just in case it was Read the rest of this entry »
Identity Theft Victim Cleared In Fraud Case
February 9, 2011 by Terry.
Source: TheIndyChannel.com
Andrew Chastain was recovering from brain surgery in May 2009 when he said someone used his identity to try and get drugs from Martinsville pharmacies, 6News’ Joanna Massee reported.
Chastain said he first learned that he was wanted by police when he was pulled over for a traffic violation and arrested on a charge of felony prescription fraud.
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