ID Theft Alert

Incident Details

In June 2005 the University of Hawaii was informed by law enforcement officials that a former UH employee had been indicted on bank theft charges stemming from identity theft.  The suspect had been employed in a UH Library during 2003, and had access to personal information through a university database including name, address, phone number and social security number.  The University urges that any potentially affected individuals take protective measures against identity theft, including, at a minimum, ordering free credit reports and checking for any irregularities.  Individuals at risk include UH students, faculty staff, affiliates and community library patrons of any UH campus between 1999 and 2003.  A full press release on this incident with more information is also available.  This summary will be updated as new information becomes available.

Checking for Identity Theft

• Obtain and carefully review your credit reports. Details on how to request your credit reports can be found at: How to get your Credit Reports


• Check your bank and credit card statements regularly. Look for unusual or suspicious activities. If you find any, contact your financial institution immediately and verify the activity. If it is a fraudulent financial transaction, you may be a victim of identity theft.


• Make sure you receive all your financial statements in a timely manner. Mailbox thefts have been reported here in Hawaii.


• If there are any irregularities in any of your information, you should immediately check with the financial institution involved. If the activity is confirmed to be fraudulent, see If you are a victim of Identity Theft for specific information on what to do next.

Last Updated - June 17, 2005