A new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program called More Than a Number aims to help veterans who are identity theft victims. The program’s website includes pages on how to tell if you have been victimized and what to do after your identity has been stolen.
The program also offers suggestions to prevent identity theft. “Small changes can have big consequences,” Steph Warren, VA’s chief information officer said in a press release about the program. “Little things like shredding banking statements before throwing them away or using strong and unique passwords for all of your accounts can make a significant difference in protecting your identity from thieves who may try to use your personal information.”
The program also has a toll-free hotline — 1-855-578-5492 — that veterans can call with questions and concerns about identity theft Monday through Friday, 8 am to 8 pm Eastern.
