Who could verify the accuracy of the payment amounts, balances, interest charges and late fees reflected on these statements?

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If a payment is required, look at your return to verify.

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To verify that individuals meet the conditions of military service and eligibility criteria for payment of benefits determined by VA under the Montgomery GI Bill.

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First, for a credit-card payment of twenty-five dollars, the Web site will verify your name and address (which means that a member can be certain she is hosting the real Ripper, and not an impostor).

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