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3.9 Million Citigroup Customers' Data Lost

Posted by timothy on from the gee-maybe-they-should-collect-less dept.

Rick Zeman writes "CNN.com is reporting that United Parcel Service has lost backup tapes containing the identies of 3.9 million Citigroup customers. According to UPS, '... a "small package" containing data storage tapes was lost while being transferred to a credit reporting bureau.' According to Citigroup, they 'included Social Security numbers, names, account history and loan information about retail customers, and former customers, in the United States.'"

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  1. And what did the UPS guy say? by Kaisum · · Score: 5, Funny

    "oops"

  2. They changed their slogan: by game+kid · · Score: 5, Funny

    UPS: What can BROWN lose for you?

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    You can hold down the "B" button for continuous firing.
  3. Gives new meaning to their slogan by gooman · · Score: 5, Funny

    What can Brown do for You?

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    "Kittens give Morbo gas!"
  4. is it hot in here? by qda · · Score: 5, Funny

    seems the brown has hit the fan

  5. Obvious by YrWrstNtmr · · Score: 5, Funny
    Search for 'high security' at ups.com:

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