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Shop at Zappos? Then chances are you’re one of 24 million customers whose personal information may have been compromised in a security breach at the popular online retailer.
Hackers gained access to customers’ names, phone numbers, addresses and the last four digits of their credit card numbers in an attack on the company’s servers in Kentucky, according to The Associated Press. The company, owned by Amazon.com, is contacting customers by email and encouraging them to change their passwords.
Identity Theft 911 experts offer these additional tips for Zappos customers to protect their online accounts:
If you suspect your identity has been stolen, call your insurer and your bank. Also be sure to file a police report at your local precinct, and a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.
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