Potential for identity theft; pretty concerned about it.

Cpl Anthony Pearson — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:26:21 -0500

<div>Doesn't seem right, giving this site a SSN, along with your active service date and birth date, so they can verify our military affiliation. I'll pass. <br></div><div><br></div>Armed with that information, they could "Identity Theft" the hell out of you.<br><br>I love the site design and features, but this verification process is not 'ok'.

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Nov 4 at 2013 8:32 PM

CW2 Joseph Evans — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:32:39 -0500

LOL, my credit is so jacked up right now, having it stolen would actually be an improvement.

Response by SGT James P. Davidson, MSM made Nov 5 at 2013 11:14 AM

SGT James P. Davidson, MSM — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 11:14:31 -0500

I emailed a picture of the front of my VA card for verification - showing nothing more than my face and name. I emailed ahead to find out if that was acceptable, as I am not about to send out my personal information, either. The email I received back said that was a perfectly acceptable format, and so I did, and my account was 'verified'. As well, if one of your former battle buddies is already on and verified, he or she can 'endorse' your credibility.

Response by LT Stephen Amiaga made Nov 5 at 2013 11:20 AM

LT Stephen Amiaga — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 11:20:31 -0500

There's other verification methods. I got my friend from my one ship to confirm I was a vet. Some other sites let everyone in and the result is a huge amount of spam, tends to turn people off.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Dec 13 at 2013 3:41 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:41:17 -0500

I keep a copy of my DD214 stored on a flash drive with my SSN and other PII stuff blacked out that I than use for things like this. But I can see your point, you just never know.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 4:41 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:41:59 -0500

Why not utilize the DoD ID number instead - that way all PII remains where it should. The DoD ID number is on both CAC and rapids cards. Just a thought.