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Spokane Police Want You To Be Aware Of Possible Identity Theft

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Spokane Police Department Press Release:

The Spokane Police Department has received information that sensitive employment documents were discarded outside of the former Old Country Buffet Restaurant (5504 N Division) in a dumpster. The documents were not shredded.

SPD wants to alert former employees and/or applicants of Old Country Buffet of this information so they may take steps to protect their identity.

We would recommend that you place a fraud alert on your credit file and check your credit report for any suspicious activity.

 

Equifax                                  Experian                              TransUnionCorp

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If you find suspicious activity on your credit report or believe you may be the victim of identity theft please contact your local law enforcement agency and file a police report. You can also find additional information at www.ftc.gov/idtheft  or by calling 1-877-438-4338. 

Spokane area residents can call Crime Check at 509-456-2233.

You can also contact or local Identity Theft Advocate Cindy Shackelford at 509-625-3381.

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