Data theft from Loans.co.uk (From Watford Observer)

Data theft from Loans.co.uk

8:30am Saturday 8th September 2007 in News

Police have confirmed Watford firm Loans.co.uk have contacted them regarding the possible theft of thousands of customers' personal details.

It is understood Herts police have investigated the theft of data from the credit broker, based in Croxley Business Park.

Customers with Loan.co.uk have already been informed about the theft and potential risk it puts them in.

Other customers have reported receiving hundreds of unwanted calls from credit card firms. It is understood they too have been contacted by Loans.co.uk and told their personal information was stolen and sold on.

Loans.co.uk have offered customers 12 months free access to credit expert advice.

The Information Commissioners Office will now investigate the data breach.

Customers concerned about their personal details have been told to contact Loans.co.uk and not the police.

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