Re: Huge, serious data breach at data broker National Public Data
Rick Moen <[email protected]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:55:26 -0700
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As extra information, here's a _complete_ list of Credit Reporting Agencies, incluging all the specialised ones. A very careful approach would include freezing one's credit record everywhere possible. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/consumer-reporting-companies/companies-list/ I'm told that freezing one's credit doesn't absolutely prevent new credit being issued in one's name, but nearly so. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_freeze https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-credit-freezes-and-fraud-alerts Experian cautions that a credit freeze is not a magic talisman against fraud: Take note that a credit freeze doesn't prevent fraud from occurring on your existing accounts. Fraudsters can still steal your physical credit cards, skim account numbers and take over your online accounts.