Back in 2001, I was a victim of this crime while on active duty. My experience eventually landed me in SmartMoney Magazine (Dec02), on the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, and before the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee (Jun03) giving testimony that ultimately helped lead to the protections mentioned above. I've remained active helping other victims and presenting to senior DoD civilians, flag officers, as well as military and civilian groups on both victim effects and organizational prevention measures. I'd welcome the opportunity to continue working this issue on a larger scale, so DoD/Federal/state agencies are welcome to contact me.To the above information I would add a few key points: first, remember this is a marathon and not a sprint. You're not going to clean up the mess in just a few days. In fact, even 9 years later, I still receive the occasional bill collection notice. Thus, I call it “the crime that keeps on giving.” Second, always communicate with creditors, collection agents, companies seeking money from you for these bad debts, and credit reporting agencies using certified mail, return receipt. Yes, it costs a little more, but you can prove they received the communication. Third, try to keep you letters simple and confined to a single page. It makes it harder to lose a second page if there isn't one, and it also prevented me from writing letter that were too complex! Additionally, get a stack of the certified mail slips, that way you can include the certified mail number right in the letterhead. Fourth, keep a logbook; record everything in it, day time, phone number you called, who you spoke with, what they said they'd do, and what you said you'd do. Makes an excellent record of your efforts and is admissable in court. Fifth, follow up all phone conversations with a formal letter, recap what was said (your logbook should be your source), then clearly articulate back what they said they'd do. Sixth, when an organization tells you they will do something, be sure to get them to commit to a deadline, and get a direct number of who to call if it's not done.There's plenty more tips for victims, but these are what I found most useful as I fought the battle across state lines. There's good news though…I was able to get the thief convicted of two felony counts and put him in jail for a couple months.For organizations trying to prevent info from ID info from being lost or stolen from within, there's plenty that can be done there as well. Though that's for discussing in another venue. Hope this helps!