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Old 06-25-2008   #1 (permalink)
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If you have stock in Disney, has anyone received a letter stating that your personnal info has been lost on Feb. 27, 2008, by BNY MELLON SHAREOWNER SERVICES (THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY employs them) and that you need to take appropriate action? I'am trying to confirm the letter with no luck so far.
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YES, my parents, Rlander & I all recieved this letter yesterday. We are not sure if it is legitimate! I find it strange that it was not DISNEY contacting us. I am not going to give my personal information to just anyone until I know this is not a scam to steal our identities.
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I read about this on another board yesterday. I hope you can find some information either way.
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Re: Phishing

We have Disney stock too but as yet no letter? Maybe cos we are international? However, if this was from Disney then we would have had a letter as we have about everything else- I am sure you dont need reminding to be careful with this until its confirmed.
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Re: Phishing

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If you have stock in Disney, has anyone received a letter stating that your personnal info has been lost on Feb. 27, 2008, by BNY MELLON SHAREOWNER SERVICES (THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY employs them) and that you need to take appropriate action? I'am trying to confirm the letter with no luck so far.

I'm NOT a stock holder, but I got this letter from the same co about a Christmas Club I have at a bank . . . ??
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I'm NOT a stock holder, but I got this letter from the same co about a Christmas Club I have at a bank . . . ??

You know this letter is just bizarre. IT states that some "tapes" with personal information were lost, and some have been recovered but ours have not. It also states that they want to provide us with 24 months of credit protection. It goes as far as to list 3 or 4 different credit check agencies, etc. Ultimately they want you to give them your SSN in order to provide you with further coverage.
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You know this letter is just bizarre. IT states that some "tapes" with personal information were lost, and some have been recovered but ours have not. It also states that they want to provide us with 24 months of credit protection. It goes as far as to list 3 or 4 different credit check agencies, etc. Ultimately they want you to give them your SSN in order to provide you with further coverage.
We got the same letter from a website I ordered a soccer t-shirt for my dgd for Christmas of 06. Didn't answer it and haven't heard another word.
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You know this letter is just bizarre. IT states that some "tapes" with personal information were lost, and some have been recovered but ours have not. It also states that they want to provide us with 24 months of credit protection. It goes as far as to list 3 or 4 different credit check agencies, etc. Ultimately they want you to give them your SSN in order to provide you with further coverage.
Don't you all think that this would have been on the news by now? I would ignore that letter. Disney would have gotten in touch with you. Be careful out there.
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Don't you all think that this would have been on the news by now? I would ignore that letter. Disney would have gotten in touch with you. Be careful out there.

Rlander & I both decided minutes after reading it, that we felt it was a scam and we were just going to toss it. However, I think Rlander was going to call Disney to be sure.
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Ultimately they want you to give them your SSN in order to provide you with further coverage.
Sadly, there are people who will give their SSN to these people not knowing if this is on the u and up.

We have Disney stock and haven't gotten a letter yet.
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do not give out your SSN!!!! it is like giving the keys to the castle! I know that goes without being said, but I would hate for anyone to go through identity theft!
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Re: Phishing

Here is the e-mail response from the company:

Joe,

This e-mail is being sent to confirm that The Bank of New York Mellon did send a letter to you with regards to missing data backup tapes.

If you require further information on this matter, please call the telephone number listed on the letter that you received.

Thank you,

Mike

Michael Misechok, Information Security Risk Specialist
Assistant Vice President
Information Security Division
The Bank of New York Mellon
Phone: 412.234.8074
e-mail: mike.misechok@bnymellon.com

Right now I'am waiting to hear from The Walt Disney Company.
I'll keep everyone concerned advised.
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Re: Phishing

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Here is the e-mail response from the company:

Joe,

This e-mail is being sent to confirm that The Bank of New York Mellon did send a letter to you with regards to missing data backup tapes.

If you require further information on this matter, please call the telephone number listed on the letter that you received.

Thank you,

Mike

Michael Misechok, Information Security Risk Specialist
Assistant Vice President
Information Security Division
The Bank of New York Mellon
Phone: 412.234.8074
e-mail: mike.misechok@bnymellon.com

Right now I'am waiting to hear from The Walt Disney Company.
I'll keep everyone concerned advised.

Glad you got a response and Thanks for posting the info!
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Yes, thanks!
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I have stock too,but I didn't get a letter.
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