Express Scripts says extortionist threatening to release millions of patients’ records
Pharmacy-benefits manager Express Scripts Inc. said today that it received a extortion letter from an unknown person or persons demanding money and threatening to expose millions of the company’s patients’ records.
The letter included information on 75 patients, including their names, birth dates, social security numbers and, in some instances, prescription information, the north St. Louis County-based company said. The letter arrived in early October, Express Scripts said.
The company said it has notified the affected clients and the FBI, which is investigating the letter fast payday loan no faxing. Express Scripts said it also is conducting its own investigation.
The company did not say how much money the extortionist wanted.
Express Scripts’ stock fell about 6 percent to $58.18 in afternoon trading.
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