NBC News filed this report last week from WTHR:
It was only a few weeks ago that 13 Investigates uncovered hundreds of personal records trashed in an open dumpster. Now, another tip has led to the discovery of more files containing private information like Social Security numbers for anyone to take.
The files were very easy for us to get to. Armed with a step ladder, we had access to the files in a matter of seconds – ankle-deep in dozens of personal files. We even found a computer tower.
We found one application with names, addresses, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, all types of personal information someone would give when applying for life insurance.
The business is GNP Consultants. They handle life insurance and tax preparation out of a Fishers office building. The owner is George Pappas and in an unexpected twist of events, Mr. Pappas happened to wheel another cartload of personal files out to the dumpster while we were there.
Read more on NBC.