Did anybody here get a letter from the ISDH?

[GLORIAmunchkin72]

At my work we all got a letter from the Indiana State Department of Health that their database got broken into and all their data compromised. They specifically mentioned CNAs, QMAs, Home health aides, but I don't know if this affected nurses too. Anybody right now can get a job using our certification numbers, commit all kinds of irresponsible acts, maybe even criminal acts. I am going to send a letter requesting them to invalidate my certification number and issue a new one. I feel I have every reason to be upset about this because hackers normally don't break into databases to do good things.

[WickedRedRN, BSN, RN]

This is info from our local paper on the hacking and what to do if you are affected. I called the number for the credit agencies and was able to put the fraud alert on easily. Hope this helps some.....

If at risk, here’s what to do

• Monitor your credit report. Each person can obtain a free credit report by visiting http://www.annualcreditreport.com or by calling [phone].

• You should also contact one of the three major credit bureaus to place a 90-day fraud alert on your credit report. That bureau will automatically notify the other two major credit bureaus to flag your credit file. A fraud alert flag tells creditors to follow additional procedures before opening or changing accounts in your name.

Equifax: [phone], Experian: [phone], TransUnion: [phone]

• As a precaution, you can request an identity theft victim information kit from the Indiana State Attorney General’s office at http://www.indianaconsumer.com

If a problem is detected . . .

• Contact the fraud department at one of the three major credit bureaus with the new information you have.

• Close any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.

• File a police report with your local police or the police department in the community where the identity theft took place.

• File a compliant with the Federal Trade Commission, [phone]

[bethin]

I never received a letter but all my coworkers have. I'm guessing it maybe got lost my the ever trust worthy us mail. I put an alert on my credit anyway just in case.

[catlover13]

Hi,

Received my letter yesterday.

Followed up with calling the credit bureau and putting a fraud alert on my name. This was easy, and we ALL SHOULD DO THIS ANYWAY!!!

By calling one credit bureau, they automatically notify the other two bureaus, so all 3 will have a fraud alert on file. This was an automated call, and was easy to do.

Then I followed up with http://www.annualcreditreport.com. No fees, although as you are working thru the process, they will give you opportunities to purchase extras.

This took a little bit of time, I'd set aside an hour or so, and have quiet so you can concentrate. You'll need to supply identifying information so that the bureaus know that you are indeed yourself.

Web site took me thru one bureau after another, credit reports were HUGE, and I printed out each one, so I've got a total of 3.

Took some time to read them, make sure that there was nothing out of the ordinary.

And was really nice for peace of mind.

You do not have to have received this letter to check your credit reports, and it's a good way to monitor if there is any unauthorized access in your name.

I feel better after putting the fraud alert on, and checking my credit...other than that, I guess it's just sit tight and be alert.

[KacyLynnRN]

I got a letter, even though I was only a CNA from 1999-2002. It said that my info. may have been hacked into, and to watch my credit report. I have been a nurse for about 5 years now, but it only listed me as a CNA on the letter? It did give me a way to get a free credit report though, so I will probably get it just to keep an eye on things.