A KVUE Defenders investigation uncovers universities and alumni groups making millions of dollars selling the personal information of former students, faculty, ticketholders, and donors for millions of dollars, so companies can market credit cards to these individuals.
Click here to watch Keli Rabon's report.
Find out if your college has one of these deals, take a look at some of the contracts, and if you wish to have your information removed from the mailing list, contact the university or alumni organization directly.
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INSTITUTION OR ORGANIZATION
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CREDIT CARD ISSUER
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PAYMENTS MADE IN 2010
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TOTAL ACCOUNTS OPEN
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University of Texas Pan American Alumni Assoc.
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FIA Card Services, N.A.
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$22,958
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1,671
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Baylor University Alumni Assoc.
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U.S. Bank Nat'l Assoc. ND
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$34,207
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2,381
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Texas State University-San Marcos Alumni Assoc.
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FIA Card Services, N.A.
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$46,948
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2,670
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Stephen F. Austin Alumni Assoc.
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FIA Card Services, N.A.
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$55,975
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80
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Abilene Christian University
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FIA Card Services, N.A.
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$75,000
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1,566
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University of Texas at Arlington Alumni Assoc.
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FIA Card Services, N.A.
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$100,000
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4,049
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North Texas Exes
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FIA Card Services, N.A.
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$161,311
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6,304
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Texas Tech Alumni Association
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Chase Bank USA, N.A.
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$470,000
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7,314
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Assoc. of Former Students of Texas A&M University
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FIA Card Services, N.A.
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$1,176,016
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34,507
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Ex-Students Assoc. of the University of Texas
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FIA Card Services, N.A.
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$2,364,754
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31,748
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Didn't see your school here? This is the complete list.
Click here to see The Texas Exes Affinity Agreement.
Click here to see The Texas A&M Alumni Affinity Agreement.
Click here to see the Texas Tech Alumni Affinity Agreement.
