Bank reports theft (Phishing) of data

Bank reports theft (Phishing) of data 

Bank reports theft of data 
Bank of the Orient, which has two branches on O'ahu, is contacting customers about potential identity theft after magnetic tapes containing personal information on 28,000 customers were stolen last month from one of its California locations.

Navy investigates posting of personal data 
ARLINGTON, Va. Navy officials discovered the names, birthdates and Social Security numbers of 28,000 sailors and family members posted on a civilian Web site this week, potentially exposing thousands of people to identity theft crimes, service officials announced Friday.

Modify Hooley's bill on identity theft 
C onsumer advocates across the land are buzzing with alarm this week over the latest anti-identity-theft legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley, D-Ore.

House OKs Freeze For Veterans At Risk Of ID Theft 
RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina veterans at risk of identity theft may soon get help from the state. The House unanimously approved a bill Thurday that would allow veterans to put a hold on their credit.

Isle bank customers warned about data robbery 
Personal information was stolen from Bank of the Orient in L.A. Bank of the Orient customers in Hawaii were recently told that a Los Angeles bank robber had stolen their personal information and that they may be at risk for identity theft.