PROTECTING YOUR CREDIT & YOUR IDENTITY
Stories of identify theft and credit card scams have been in the news before, but the Equifax data breach in 2017 was perhaps the scariest story of all. According to the Federal Trade Commission, if you have a credit report, you're likely among the 143 million Americans whose sensitive data was compromised in the breach.
Part of the mission of the Federal Trade Commission is to protect consumers. Check out their website for reliable information and steps to take to protect your credit and identity. |
Equifax breach:
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Credit Freeze FAQsShould you freeze your credit? Check out this article from the FTC to get a clear picture of what freezing your credit will - and won't - do.
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want to "unfreeze" your credit?If you're planning to apply for new credit or make a purchase that requires a credit check, you'll want to unthaw your credit. Here's a helpful guide from Bankrate.com.
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Financial experts talk about Equifax data breach
Watch this video from WTTW's Chicago Tonight, featuring financial experts Terry Savage and Ilyce Glink talking about steps to take to protect your credit.
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