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RadioShack Puts Customer Data Up For Sale In Bankruptcy Auction

Posted by samzenpus on from the names-and-numbers dept.

itwbennett writes For years, RadioShack made a habit of collecting customers' contact information at checkout. Now, the bankrupt retailer is putting that data on the auction block. A list of RadioShack assets for sale includes more than 65 million customer names and physical addresses, and 13 million email addresses. Bloomberg reports that the asset sale may include phone numbers and information on shopping habits as well. New York's Attorney General says his office will take 'appropriate action' if the data is handed over.

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  1. 80's data by jfdavis668 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Don't worry, it's all from the 1980's.

    1. Re:80's data by TheGratefulNet · · Score: 4, Funny

      CSAVE "CSTDAT.TXT",A

      hang on, folks. this is gonna take some time.

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      "It is now safe to switch off your computer."
  2. Re:This is why I don't join rewards programs. by Thud457 · · Score: 4, Funny

    but... but... free batteries!
    #ohgodhowdidIgetthisold

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    the preceding comment is my own and in no way reflects the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

  3. Re:Hmmm by omnichad · · Score: 4, Funny

    (yourareacode) 867-5309. Chances are, it's already in the system too.

  4. Re:Hmmm by Paradise+Pete · · Score: 3, Funny

    867-5309. Chances are, it's already in the system too.

    They don't say "You don't look like a Jenny" ?