CVS pharmacy tech charged with 20 counts of identity theft

NASHUA, N.H. — A 22-year-old pharmacy technician faces numerous counts of identity theft after he was accused of stealing credit card information from customers at a Nashua CVS.

Police say Bounhange Tang, 22, took photos of credit cards from 20 different customers at the pharmacy on Daniel Webster Highway and then looked up the customers’ addresses in the CVS computer system. He then used the information to order items online and resell them, according to police.

“It’s appalling,” CVS customer Pamela Blotcky said. “That’s all I can say. Wow.”

Campus police at Tang’s school, UMass Lowell, uncovered what is being called an “ongoing fraudulent scheme” that took place from June to December 2016.

"UMass Lowell police worked collaboratively with Nashua police on this matter. While we cannot comment on individual cases, any student accused of a crime is also subject to discipline under the UMass Lowell student code of conduct," a statement from the university said.

Tang now faces 20 counts of identity theft, which each count carrying a sentence of up to 15 years in prison. His bail was set at $50,000 during his arraignment.

In a statement BOSTON 25 News, CVS said Tang has not worked for the company since mid-March and would conduct its own investigation into the incident.

“The security of our customers’ information is our highest priority and we have stringent policies and procedures in place to protect patient privacy,” the company said. “(Tang’s) alleged activities do not reflect the values and the commitment to customer service of our store colleagues. We apologize to customers affected by this, and we will conduct the appropriate follow up with them when the authorities share their information with us.”

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