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YMCA Warns Dump & Run Customers of Burglary
The University YMCA, located at 1001 S. Wright Street in Champaign, is warning customers who patronized their garage sale fundraiser on August 23, 2008 at the Stock Pavilion of a theft that occurred sometime between August 23 at 4:00p.m. and August 24 at 11:00a.m.
On August 24 at approximately 12:16 p.m., YMCA staff notified Champaign police that an undisclosed amount of cash received from the garage sale was found missing along with checks and credit card imprints. After the sale, staff took proper measures to lock up the proceeds in a secure location. To date, YMCA employees do not have an indication that customers' credit cards or accounts have been tampered with, but are warning customers to notify their bank and credit card companies of potential faudulent charges. Customers are also urged to report any fraudulent activity on their accounts to the Champaign Police Department.
The YMCA is attempting to take the proper steps by notifying patrons of the incident and is working closely with police to investigate this case. Customer concerns can be directed to Betty Earle at University YMCA, 337-1500.
Citizens with information regarding this burglary can contact the Champaign Police Department at (217) 351-4545 or can contact Crime Stoppers by submitting anonymous tips online at www.373tips.com or by texting the following: Tip387 plus the information to CRIMES (247637).
***PUBLIC NOTICE***
To: "Dump & Run" YMCA Sale Check & Credit/Debit Card Customers on Saturday, August 23, 2008 only
We are contacting you about a potential problem involving identity theft or fraud due to the theft of checks and credit/debit card imprints for purchases made at the YMCA "Dump & Run" Sale on Saturday, August 23, 2008.
If you paid by check, we recommend you contact your bank. If you paid by credit or debit card, we recommend you call your card issuer. Also, we recommend that you place a faurd alert on your credit file. A fraud alert tells creditors to contact you before they open any new accounts or change your existing accounts. Call any one of the three major credit bureaus listed below. As soon as one credit bureau confirms your fraud alert, the others are notified to place fraud alerts. You may request credit reports from all three companies, free of charge, for your review.
- Equifax: 888-766-0008
- Experian: 888-397-3742
- TranUnion: 800-680-7289
If you find suspicious activity related to this incident such as your check deposited or unauthorized credit/debit card transactions or have reason to believe your information is being misused, report it immediately to the Champaign Police Department (351-4545).
We regret this very unfortunate situation and appreciate your understanding. The YMCA would graciously accept your substitute payment in lieu of the stolen cash, checks and credit card imprints for any items purchased on Saturday at the "Dump & Run" Sale. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and we exist solely from the donations of private individuals. For more information and assistance, please contact Betty Earle at 337-1500.
Willard Broom
University YMCA Interim Executive Director
YMCA Weekly Announcements:
- Want to learn more about University YMCA programs? Check out this week's events and meetings!
- Tune into this week's Keepin' the Faith program Sunday, August 31 from 5-6pm.
- Want to learn mor about University YMCA programs? Check out this week's events and meetings!
Tuesday, August 26- VIS-A-VIS Info Night | 7pm | University YMCA | Murphy Lounge
Wednesday, August 27
- Invisible Conflicts | 7pm | University YMCA | Board Room
- Campus Vegetarian Society Potluck | 8pm | University YMCA | Student Programs Office
- Students for Environmental ConcernS | 6:30pm | University YMCA | Student Programs Office
- VIS-A-VIS Info Night | 7pm | University YMCA | Murphy Lounge
- Philippine Student Association Ice Cream Social | 6pm | Serendipity - Illini Union
Thursday, August 28
- Engineers Without Borders General Meeting | 7pm | 151 Loomis
- Libertas | 7pm | University YMCA | Student Programs Office
- Join host (and University Y Executive Director!) Steve Shoemaker for a discussion with Rev. Evelyn Underwood - President, the Ministerial Aliiance, and Rev. Zernial Bogan - Vice President, the Ministerial on "Current Issues for African American Christian Churches" on WILL AM 580 radio Sunday, August 31 on Keepin' the Faith! Be part of the conversation, call 333-9455, or toll-free, 1-800-222-9455, or just listen if you are shy...
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