Laptop Theft Exposes Caterpillar Employees

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Caterpillar Inc. said late Friday that a laptop computer containing personal data on employees was stolen from a benefits consultant that works with the company.
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[Spokesman] declined to say how many employees were affected. He said the majority are based in the U.S. and letters have been sent to notify them. Dunn said a call center is being established to take their inquiries.

[Forbes]

Update: The laptop was stolen from an Atlanta area repair shop on April 5th. The number for the Caterpillar call center is 800-699-8978 (M-F, 7am to 7 pm).

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Written by MCruz on April 28th, 2007 with 3 comments.
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Not Happy
#1. May 1st, 2007, at 8:49 AM.

I am not happy about this.

I’m work at the Peoria plant and haven’t heard any more news. Where can I find a copy of the letter? Will I get free credit monitoring??

Matt Schoenberg
#2. May 1st, 2007, at 12:26 PM.

Any information on the call center #? I’m a former employee and have moved several times after leaving CAT.

MCruz
#3. May 1st, 2007, at 3:14 PM.

The number for the call center is: 800-699-8978. Hope this helps!

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