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Several Grand Forks AFB personnel were recently contacted by an individual or individuals fraudulently claiming to be in positions of authority here on base. The individual calling requested confidential personal information from base personnel. Fortunately, the individuals who were contacted identified the caller as a scammer and refused to provide any confidential information. This incident highlights the importance of being alert and suspicious when giving out personal information. Disclosure of personal information has the potential to disrupt our mission both directly and indirectly. Direct mission impact may result from disclosing the movements or location of personnel. Indirect mission impact may result from disclosing personal financial information which can cause additional stress and distract individuals from their work.
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