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ARMED FORCES NEWS |
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James
Nicholson has briefed the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal
Trade Commission, who are co-chairs of the President's Identity Theft Task
Force. The task force has taken actions to protect the affected veterans
and coordinate the response. Veterans can visit www.firstgov.gov for more
information. Additionally, VA has established a call center that veterans
may use to get information about the situation and learn more about
consumer identity protections. That toll free number is 1-800-FED INFO
(333-4636). The call center will operate from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (EDT),
Monday-Saturday as long as it is needed. It will be able to handle up to
20,000 calls per hour. VA also will mail individual notification letters
to veterans where possible. Meanwhile, incensed veterans and vets' groups
throughout the nation are demanding explanations and action to prevent
future compromise. |
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