TN: Identification theft hits 70,000 people

[lyger <lyger () attrition org>]

http://www.wreg.com/Global/story.asp?S=7288802

Pathology Group of the Mid-South operates out of an office building in 
East Memphis. They do laboratory testing for many medical facilities in 
the Memphis area. While you may not know a lot about them, if you've 
gotten lab work done lately, the company probably knows an awful lot about 
you. Your name, address, social security number, even medical information.

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Pathology Group sent a letter out,  notifying clients that someone broke 
into the locked office building on September 23 or 24th. More than a month 
later, Wheeler's family is just getting theirs. "My biggest concern is the 
timeliness," says Wheeler.

According to the notice, several computers with flat screen monitors were 
stolen. One of those computers had patient information on about 75,000 
people. One of which was Wheeler's wife. The thieves not only stole 
thousands of people's personal information, they also stole Wheeler's 
peace of mind.  "We received a fraud call from a Visa card company," 
explains Wheeler."Immediately, I thought now it's going to start."

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