P.F. Chang's Credit Card Breach Includes Baltimore

By Greg Hambrick

The P.F. Chang’s restaurant in downtown Baltimore is one of 33 locations where customer credit card information may have been compromised, according to a company release Monday.

In June, news broke that the U.S. Secret Service had contacted the popular restaurant chain about a potential security breach. On Monday, details were released regarding the specific locations and timeframe, and the Inner Harbor location was on the list. It was the only Maryland location included.

The company also released details on how it will support customers in their effort to prevent fraud on their accounts.

“We are committed to providing support and resources, including complimentary identity protection services, for all guests that may potentially be affected by the security compromise,” Chief Executive Rick Federico said Monday, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Credit and debit card information may have been taken from customers at the P.F. Chang’s at 600 East Pratt Street if a card was used between April 10 and June 11, 2014.

The potentially stolen credit and debit card data includes the card number and, possibly, the cardholder’s name and the card’s expiration date. The company has not determined that any specific cardholder’s credit or debit card data was stolen, according to the release.

P.F. Chang’s has established a confidential hotline to answer questions. This hotline is available Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. C.S.T. and can be reached at 877-412-7152. Guests can also visit pfchangs.com/security for additional information.

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