"For nearly three months this year, hackers had access to
files at Equifax, a financial services company and one of the big three
credit reporting bureaus. All told, more than 145 million people may
have had their Social Security numbers, birth dates and addresses stolen. Some driver's license and credit card numbers may also have been taken."
"While not the biggest security breach in history, it
could be the one that causes the most damage. With Social Security
numbers, addresses and birthdates, thieves can do everything from open
new bank accounts to file fraudulent tax returns."
"In the face of those scary outcomes, a credit freeze
might seem like the answer. While a freeze can be beneficial, make sure
you understand what it does and how it protects you"Get the details from Maralene LaPonse writing for US News and World Report at: https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/banking-and-credit/articles/2017-10-19/6-myths-about-credit-freezes
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