Nigerian Scam Warning Issued
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) has released an advisory in PDF format warning Soldiers and family members of a so-called Nigerian Fraud Scam or advanced fee fraud, using unsolicited faxes, e-mail or letters. The advisory also warns of the criminal implications for Army personnel who actively facilitate the scheme. U.S. citizens or residents who have not suffered a financial loss and want to report a scam may forward unsolicited emails to the Secret Service at 419.fcd@usss.treas.gov. U.S. citizens and residents who have suffered a financial loss should contact the nearest field office of the Secret Service by phone. Victims are advised to continue reporting these fraudulent scams to law enforcement agencies when they are attempted.
Helping Wounded Troops Return to Work
Officials from the Defense Department and military services got together recently for the first "From Deployment to Employment" conference to discuss ways to better serve America's severely injured servicemembers. Among the programs featured was the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP), which provides technology and services to people with disabilities. The Military Severely Injured Center also provides support 24 hours a day by telephone at 888-774-1361. DoD has been working with other federal agencies, such as the labor and veterans affairs departments. The military health-care system is embarked on a major transformation effort.
TRICARE Warns of Telephone Fraud
Recently a TRICARE beneficiary reported a possible telephone scam involving someone asking for personal bank account information. Personal or financial information should never be given to anyone who calls you or comes to your home uninvited, claiming they are collecting fees or other funds on behalf of TRICARE or selling TRICARE-related products. If you receive a call of this nature from someone identifying themselves as a TRICARE representative, please let TRICARE know by writing to: TRICARE Management Activity, ATTN: Privacy Office, 5111 Leesburg Pike, Suite 810, Fall Church, VA 22041. For tips on protecting your identity, visit the TRICARE Website.
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