Another Scam Aimed At Veterans

[Monkeyman]

Telephone scam could cost vets dollars and personal imformation.

http:www.vawatchdog.org/va%20data%20theft%20news.htm

Larry Scott a brother I trust has a release on this info

I recieved this via email today
Never,ever fall for something like this
The VA will not call you on this matter and they will not email you.
If you don't know who it is you must assume its a scam Email Below

All,
The Health Revenue Center has advised of the following

We have recieved credible information regarding a telephone scam whereby veterans are contacted and urged to call a 1-800 number

The pretext for this action is regarding the recent data loss by the VA and publicity generated from that event.

The veteran is compelled to believe this is a resource to assist them.

Once the veteran calls the 1-800 number,they are directed to call a 1-900 number where they incur a $9.99 per minute charge

So far this scam has only been identified in VISN 16"
Adrien F. Creecy-Starks (LVA2004)
Regional Director of Public Affairs
Washington Region
Department of Veterans Affairs
202-530-9361 (Office)
202-530-9365 (Fax)

So far B
Brothers and Sisters only in these areas
NC,VA,DC,MD,WV,DE,PA

This is just the start of this kind of crap
Now what I want to know how and where did they get our phone numbers
Data was not touch according to the VA more bull again I think Heads up protect yourself's and Families

[evlbstrd]

1. The VA sent letters out stating that they would NOT contact us.

Please, folks, pay attention.

[AbsoluteArmorer]

2. thanks for the heads up

Now we may see a little more of such vet's 'information' that
'did' get into the hands of those scamming vets. I truly think it happened.

[Monkeyman]

3. No problem Brother we need to watck each others backs

Just like we did when we served. Brothers and Sisters I know its a pain in the a-- but lock down your charge cards only if they talk to you can anything be charged