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Identity Theft on a Massive Scale
Thu, 08/06/2009 - 19:08 — Consumers Law
The state attorneys general for Pennsylvania and New Jersey recently announced $9.75 million multi-state settlement with TJX Companies, Inc. the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls stemming from a massive breach of consumer information at the retailer's stores. The breach resulted in the accounts of millions of consumers being potentially accessible to hackers and ID thieves.
According to PA Attorney General Tom Corbett: "Identity theft is crime that impacts millions of consumers every year, robbing people of their credit and their sense of financial security," Corbett said. "Businesses have an obligation to make every possible effort to protect customer information, so that consumers are not left to struggle with fraud and theft simply because they made a purchase."
Indeed, identity theft can ruin your credit, which in turn can keep you from getting a loan or a job. If you think you've had your ID stolen, visit our identity theft page for self-help tips or contact us for help.
610-822-0789 local
888-668-1225 toll-free
610-667-0552 fax
consumers@lfbb.com
Cary L. Flitter, Esq.
Lundy, Flitter, Beldecos & Berger, P.C.
450 N. Narberth Ave.
Narberth, PA 19072
In New Jersey:
Five Greentree Centre
Suite 302
Marlton, NJ 08053
Phone: 856-338-1300
Fax: 856-338-1288
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