Equifax Security Breach
09-12-2017, 03:03 PM
#41
Same here. Our CC's have been compromised a few times but that's easily resolved with shutting down the account and getting new cards. The real issue on this one is if these creeps get your SS info and starts opening accounts in YOUR name and ruining your credit. That along with other messes created if someone gets your SS info is my concern.
Oh and don't carry your SS card, right? But what is your ID number on your Medicare card?
Have they changed that yet?
Oh and don't carry your SS card, right? But what is your ID number on your Medicare card?
Have they changed that yet?
09-28-2017, 02:44 PM
#42
As yet I have not contacted any of the big three to freeze credit. I'm wondering how many here have done that? I keep thinking I probably should.
09-28-2017, 03:28 PM
#43
PS I heard today that if you want to have an online SS account, you should open before you freeze credit.
09-28-2017, 07:33 PM
#44
I signed up for what they were offering on line.
Last week I got an Equifax email spoof asking me to send personal information to start my protection.
Last week I got an Equifax email spoof asking me to send personal information to start my protection.
09-28-2017, 09:18 PM
#45
09-29-2017, 07:28 AM
#47
Here is an article from Forbes on steps you can take to protect yourself. I'll have to look into these further.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertb.../#55aea99027ea
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertb.../#55aea99027ea
09-29-2017, 10:09 AM
#48
Bill, etc... here's my notes on the topic so far. I'd be glad to hear of anything I've missed.
Equifax Hack Notes
Sign up for Equifax’s free year in TrustedID Premier (done)
Reportedly monitors all 3-credit bureaus
Provides copy of Equifax Report
Allows credit lock *
$1 million in ID theft insurance
Searches suspicious web sites for your SSN
Realize thieves will have no problem waiting till the year is over
Check all future bank accounts statements closely
Check all credit card statements closely
Consider changing passwords and login info
Credit bureau contact numbers:
Equifax: 1-800-349-9960
Experian: 1‑888‑397‑3742
TransUnion: 1-888-909-8872.
Consider getting a current credit report from each agency for a baseline
Consider credit freeze at each agency. Prevent new creditors from accessing your credit report, unless you give permission; subject to regulation by each state and use a PIN based system for authentication.
* Equifax to offer free lifetime credit lock by January 31, 2018. Newer credit freeze method using modern authentication techniques from iPhone’s, etc.
File tax return early, since they have your SSN
Watch out for scams
If hacked file FTC report at https://www.identitytheft.gov/Assistant#
Equifax Hack Notes
Sign up for Equifax’s free year in TrustedID Premier (done)
Reportedly monitors all 3-credit bureaus
Provides copy of Equifax Report
Allows credit lock *
$1 million in ID theft insurance
Searches suspicious web sites for your SSN
Realize thieves will have no problem waiting till the year is over
Check all future bank accounts statements closely
Check all credit card statements closely
Consider changing passwords and login info
Credit bureau contact numbers:
Equifax: 1-800-349-9960
Experian: 1‑888‑397‑3742
TransUnion: 1-888-909-8872.
Consider getting a current credit report from each agency for a baseline
Consider credit freeze at each agency. Prevent new creditors from accessing your credit report, unless you give permission; subject to regulation by each state and use a PIN based system for authentication.
* Equifax to offer free lifetime credit lock by January 31, 2018. Newer credit freeze method using modern authentication techniques from iPhone’s, etc.
File tax return early, since they have your SSN
Watch out for scams
If hacked file FTC report at https://www.identitytheft.gov/Assistant#
09-29-2017, 10:17 AM
#49
09-29-2017, 11:02 AM
#50
Bill, etc... here's my notes on the topic so far. I'd be glad to hear of anything I've missed.
Equifax Hack Notes
Sign up for Equifax’s free year in TrustedID Premier (done)
Reportedly monitors all 3-credit bureaus
Provides copy of Equifax Report
Allows credit lock *
$1 million in ID theft insurance
Searches suspicious web sites for your SSN
Realize thieves will have no problem waiting till the year is over
Check all future bank accounts statements closely
Check all credit card statements closely
Consider changing passwords and login info
Credit bureau contact numbers:
Equifax: 1-800-349-9960
Experian: 1‑888‑397‑3742
TransUnion: 1-888-909-8872.
Consider getting a current credit report from each agency for a baseline
Consider credit freeze at each agency. Prevent new creditors from accessing your credit report, unless you give permission; subject to regulation by each state and use a PIN based system for authentication.
* Equifax to offer free lifetime credit lock by January 31, 2018. Newer credit freeze method using modern authentication techniques from iPhone’s, etc.
File tax return early, since they have your SSN
Watch out for scams
If hacked file FTC report at https://www.identitytheft.gov/Assistant#
Equifax Hack Notes
Sign up for Equifax’s free year in TrustedID Premier (done)
Reportedly monitors all 3-credit bureaus
Provides copy of Equifax Report
Allows credit lock *
$1 million in ID theft insurance
Searches suspicious web sites for your SSN
Realize thieves will have no problem waiting till the year is over
Check all future bank accounts statements closely
Check all credit card statements closely
Consider changing passwords and login info
Credit bureau contact numbers:
Equifax: 1-800-349-9960
Experian: 1‑888‑397‑3742
TransUnion: 1-888-909-8872.
Consider getting a current credit report from each agency for a baseline
Consider credit freeze at each agency. Prevent new creditors from accessing your credit report, unless you give permission; subject to regulation by each state and use a PIN based system for authentication.
* Equifax to offer free lifetime credit lock by January 31, 2018. Newer credit freeze method using modern authentication techniques from iPhone’s, etc.
File tax return early, since they have your SSN
Watch out for scams
If hacked file FTC report at https://www.identitytheft.gov/Assistant#