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On Thursday, June 29, 2006, Veterans Affairs Secretary R. James Nicholson announced that law enforcement authorities have recovered the laptop and external hard drive stolen in early May from a VA employee's home. According to the F.B.I., a preliminary review of the equipment by computer forensic experts determined that the database remains intact and has not been accessed since it was stolen. A thorough forensic examination of the recovered computer equipment is underway, and the results will be shared once the investigation is completed. Click here for more information.

While there are no guarantees about avoiding identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission has prepared these tips to help you minimize your risk and minimize the damage if a problem occurs. Much more detailed information is available at www.ftc.gov/idtheft.

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