Military–Protect Your Identity
Mar 20 2009
The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows military members away from their normal duty station to place an “active duty alert” on their credit report. This program is designed to minimize the risk of identity theft while you are deployed. It works by forcing a business or credit agency to verify your identity before any credit can be issued in your name. The alert is good for one year and can be cut short or lengthened if need be. For details on the program and how to establish your alert, check out this Federal Trade Commission web site: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt147.shtm.
