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Department of Veterans Affairs Data Security Incidents

NEW: How did this happen?

VA learned on August 3rd that a computer was missing from Unisys, a subcontractor that provides software support to the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia VA Medical Centers. The computer contained insurance claim data for some patients treated in these two facilities or their community clinics. It is important to note that we have no reason to believe the computer was stolen for the purpose of gaining veteran information or that the information has been or will be used inappropriately.

NEW: Why did this company have this information on the computer?

The Unisys system is used by the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia VA Medical Centers to help sort and track insurance claims that have been billed to insurance companies.

NEW: What information was included?

We believe that for the veterans affected, the information included name, and some or all of the following: date of birth, Social Security Number, address, insurance carrier and other insurance claim related information.

NEW: How do I know if my information was on the computer?

Unisys provided VA with a list of patients whose information may have been on this computer. Letters were sent to these individuals. The list includes approximately 16,000 living individuals and approximately 2,000 now deceased, who received care either at Pittsburgh VA medical center over the last four years or the Philadelphia VA medical center since 2005, and who had third party insurance that was billed for that care.

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Identity Theft Terms

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Skimming

Definition:
Skimming in known as the method of using a information storage device when processing credit or debit cards in order to obtain the card number and then use it fraudulently.

Counterfeit credit cards

Definition:
Once your information has been obtained, thieves often counterfeit credit cards to authorize electronic transfers in your name, eventually draining your bank account.

Opt-out

Definition:
Opting-out refers to the procedure of informing any institution that you don't want your personal information to be shared - a smart move to begin with.

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New Mexico Identity-Theft Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Identity-Theft attorney you should contact our Identity-Theft Attorney as soon as possible:

Alamogordo
Albuquerque
Anthony
Artesia
Aztec
Belen
Carlsbad
Clovis
Deming
Edgewood
Espanola
Farmington
Gallup

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Las Cruces
Las Vegas
Los Alamos
Los Lunas
Portales
Rio Rancho
Roswell
Santa Fe
Shiprock
Silver City
Taos

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