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.