Customer data stolen from footwear retailer

Credit card and purchase data from 103 DSW Shoe Warehouse stores has been stolen and used in fraudulent activity.

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Was a victim at Reebok Outlet store - Great Mall, Milpitas

Went to the store and bought some shoes. Because of some sale price not showing up, the cashier charged me incorrectly. When I pointed out the correct price, instead of correcting the price on the current invoice, he made me return the thing and re-invoice. Now, when you return you are supposed to enter all your details, and I think he kept the details in a safe place in his pocket.

Because three days later I got two calls - one from American Eagle Outfitters and one from Musicians Unlimited (or something like that), asking me to confirm some orders.

Of course I promptly declined the orders because I did not place them in the first place. But this type of fraud is just unacceptable!

Was a victim at Reebok Outlet store - Great Mall, Milpitas

Went to the store and bought some shoes. Because of some sale price not showing up, the cashier charged me incorrectly. When I pointed out the correct price, instead of correcting the price on the current invoice, he made me return the thing and re-invoice. Now, when you return you are supposed to enter all your details, and I think he kept the details in a safe place in his pocket.

Because three days later I got two calls - one from American Eagle Outfitters and one from Musicians Unlimited (or something like that), asking me to confirm some orders.

Of course I promptly declined the orders because I did not place them in the first place. But this type of fraud is just unacceptable!