Central Connecticut State University
CPCC Student Worker Suspected of ID Theft
Quick Facts
- Date: 1/4/2008
- Institution: Central Piedmont Community College
- Type of Incident: Impersonation
- Number Affected: Unknown
- Source: ESI
- Abstract: WCNC
Abstract
A Central Piedmont Community College student worker previously charged with embezzlement is also suspected of using her access to employee files to commit identity theft. According to the 18-year-old's former supervisor, beyond using the supervisor's credit card at Wal-Mart, the supervisor saw the student worker copy down names, Social Security numbers and birth dates from employee files. After searching the student workers house, police discovered a credit card, business card, prepaid Visa, insurance card and student identification in other people's names. CPCC officials have changed some of its security measures and are asking employees to check their personal information.
CCSU Tax Letters Expose Social Security Numbers
Quick Facts
- Date: 2/7/2007
- Institution: Central Connecticut State University
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: 750
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: The Recorder Online
Abstract
Central Connecticut State University is apologizing to 750 students after a recent mailing exposed these students in possible identity theft. CCSU recently sent students 1098T tax forms containing tuition information. It appears the forms were folded incorrectly and a student's Social Security number was displayed in the viewing window with their name and address. CCSU was able to locate the faulty machine and recalibrate it but not before 750 letters were already mailed. In a letter to the affected student CCSU apologized for the mistake and urged the students to monitor their credit closely.
