New Mexico Highlands University
University Break-In Prompts Identity Theft Fears
Submitted by Adam Dodge on Thu, 2007-07-05 08:30Quick Facts
- Date: 7/5/2007
- Institution: New Mexico Highlands University
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 420
- Source: Attition.org
- Abstract Source: KOAT
Abstract
New Mexico Highlands University is warning students about possible identity theft risks after a recent break-in. An unknown number of individuals broke into several NMHU offices which the University believes may have contained personal information including Social Security numbers and credit card information. The University has sent e-mails to 420 individuals, recommending they place a fraud alert on their credit reports as a precaution.
