Finance company throws personal information in dumpster

This story comes from TV station KTAL 6 from the ArkLaTex area of the United States. A reporter found personal information in the dumpster of a finance company. The personal information included social security numbers, account statements and personal addresses. The local police say no crime was committed because throwing away personal information is not illegal.

Finance company throws personal information in dumpster.

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