...when does it begin? I was deployed to Iraq in 2003 and 2004. I was medivacd home and the redeployed to South Korea in 2005 and 2006. I came back to the states in 2006. While I was deployed to Iraq my aunt stole 14 grand from me thru bad checks, loans in my name, and credit at sears, jc penny and such. I was not made aware that this has happened unti 2009 when I failed a back ground check for a federal job. Upon investigation we found that she stole my ID and made a false power of attorney and went to town. Can someone tell me what the statute of limitations is on this sort of crime and when does it begin. A helpful link would be great. I reported the theft as soon as I found out in 2009.