John Erickson reports:
A “mistake” is what led to the discovery of people’s names and Social Security numbers in a Gilbert dumpster.
A tipster told ABC15 to look in the trash adjacent to Desert Title Service near Baseline and Lindsay roads.
The dumpster was accessible to anyone and was not behind a locked gate; its top door was closed.
ABC15 found thousands of loose papers, not shredded and not redacted, which contained identifying information about people including their Social Security number.
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