My father and my boyfriend were 2 of the 26.5 million veterans whose information was stolen on that disk...?

They need to call the FTC and let them know their identities have been stolen. The FTC will send the necessary paperwork, and your father and boyfriend will have to call every credit bureau and loan office they've ever put their name on, as well as the DMV. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in america right now, and they should register with a service to prevent anyone else from using their information to open accounts.

I actually market identity theft protection through a monthly membership through Kroll background, the largest risk management service. Check out the website.

Did they get the letter? I got mine today. It gives a web address and a phone # 1-800-FED-INFO. The website is listed below. The call center is open 8am to 9pm EDT. Call them first. The letter states that they do not believe it is necessary to contact financial institutions or cancel credit cards unless you detect suspicious activity. If there is suspicious activity, it most likely would have been during the month of May.

Yikes, what a drag!

They should get a credit report right away. It's FREE at www.annualcreditreport.com.

They should also contact those three credit reporting agencies to explain the situation; they'll put a "watch" on the account.

Also contact the Social Security Administration to report it.

Call your local veterans affairs agency at the courthouse. I'm sure you will be directed to the correct people to help you. I feel so bad that this had to happen to ...of all people.. our servicemen and women. Also, you can call your State Police.

Have them obtain a credit report from the three leading reporting companys