Unfortunately, these notices have become all too commonplace in the high tech, online environment we live in. Though most companies that hold or retain your personal information do a great job of securing it, there are still times where the bad actors have found their way in and may use this information to create havoc for you.
If you have been officially notified by a company or organization that a recent breach may have compromised some of your personal information, you should read some of the following links and take some precautions ...........
- What to do If You Receive a Data Breach Notification
- Here’s What You Should Do After a Data Breach
- 5 Tips to Protect Yourself
- Warning Signs of Identity Theft
Specific links on how to freeze your credit with the "Big 3":
- TransUnion: https://www.transunion.com/credit-freeze
- Equifax: https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/credit-freeze/
- Experian: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/credit-education/preventing-fraud/security-freeze/
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