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UK bank customers' details sold on eBay

AVRIL ORMSBY

Reuters

LONDON — British bank account holders' personal details have been found on a computer sold on eBay, banks said on Tuesday, adding to fears over data security. Media reports said details of more than a million customers of Royal Bank of Scotland, American Express and NatWest were found on the computer sold for £35 on the auction and shopping website.

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