Equifax data breach

JD_KaPow · Sep 18, 2017

paladin78749 said:
True
I don't see this as conservative or liberal.
When terrible actions occur, laws are passed to control them.
e.g.
I'm sure there's a idiotic law saying you can't make sausages out of puppies.
You know why they had to make that a law?

Nope. It's legal. In 44 states, anyway.

Tabascocat · Sep 18, 2017

LocimusPrime said:
Wouldn't they be trying to open up new lines of credit with your info and without you knowing it?

They might try but not everyones data that was stolen will actually be used. It will be a small percentage of people that will end up being affected.

There is really nothing you can do but just wait and see. Don't worry, you won't lose any money, it will be refunded.

LocimusPrime · Sep 18, 2017

dexternjack said:
They might try but not everyones data that was stolen will actually be used. It will be a small percentage of people that will end up being affected.

There is really nothing you can do but just wait and see. Don't worry, you won't lose any money, it will be refunded.

Ok thanks. Just worried they will try to buy cars and stuff using my info

Tabascocat · Sep 18, 2017

LocimusPrime said:
Ok thanks. Just worried they will try to buy cars and stuff using my info

That is too much work for thieves, they will try minor stuff that doesn't raise a lot of red flags.....mostly online stuff. There is no possible way they can buy a car with just your credit info.

Kevinicus · Sep 19, 2017

Manwiththeplan said:
I heard if you go to their site and see if your info was taken, you waive the right to be part of a class action.

That was apparently false. It seems they have clarified things recently and acceptance of the credit monitoring does not waive your rights.

TheBigEasy · Sep 19, 2017

Shunpike said:
Hi maxx. My wife and I are two illetrates regarding credit. Both of us have high credit score though. How can we find out if our information was stolen? Any easy way to do?

I didn't see that anyone responded to your questions...

Here you go - https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/

Enter the requested info and it will let you know if your info was 'possibly' stolen or not. You will then be offered to signup for their free credit monitoring for one year. I'd suggest doing it even if you're info wasn't hacked. It will be a great way to see what you have out there/open so that you can be pro-active and close the accounts that aren't being used.

DanteEXT · Sep 19, 2017

I signed up for free credit monitoring for both my daughter and me that was offered with AllClear ID after Anthem got hacked a couple years ago. Hope whoever Equifax contracted with is better. Nothing like hearing 4-6 weeks later there was activity of some sort. These companies should be paying for something proactive and not reactive if you ask me.

Trouty · Sep 19, 2017

thebigeasy88 said:
I didn't see that anyone responded to your questions...

Here you go - https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/

Enter the requested info and it will let you know if your info was 'possibly' stolen or not. You will then be offered to signup for their free credit monitoring for one year. I'd suggest doing it even if you're info wasn't hacked. It will be a great way to see what you have out there/open so that you can be pro-active and close the accounts that aren't being used.

Mine was possibly stolen

Thanks for the link, brother

Shunpike · Sep 19, 2017

thebigeasy88 said:
I didn't see that anyone responded to your questions...

Here you go - https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/

Enter the requested info and it will let you know if your info was 'possibly' stolen or not. You will then be offered to signup for their free credit monitoring for one year. I'd suggest doing it even if you're info wasn't hacked. It will be a great way to see what you have out there/open so that you can be pro-active and close the accounts that aren't being used.

Thanks so much

Shunpike · Sep 19, 2017

Trouty said:
Mine was possibly stolen

Thanks for the link, brother

Mine is stolen as well. So is wife. Dang it.

Trouty · Sep 19, 2017

Shunpike said:
Mine is stolen as well. So is wife. Dang it.

Did you sign up, Shun?

Shunpike · Sep 19, 2017

Trouty said:
Did you sign up, Shun?

I didn't but I froze my credit and my wife's credit. Also signed up to Myfico.com's credit monitoring $20 a month. I should be good.

haleyrules · Sep 19, 2017

Trouty said:
Mine was possibly stolen

Thanks for the link, brother

Heck, they can have all my info..I wish them good luck!!! Heck, I would throw in a couple of ex wives if that would be helpful to them.

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Trouty · Sep 19, 2017

haleyrules said:
Heck, they can have all my info..I wish them good luck!!! Heck, I would throw in a couple of ex wives if that would be helpful to them..

LMAO!!!!!

Shunpike · Sep 19, 2017

haleyrules said:
Heck, they can have all my info..I wish them good luck!!! Heck, I would throw in a couple of ex wives if that would be helpful to them..

Not to make you jelous bro but according to Myfico.com my FICO credit score is 831. Lol

LocimusPrime · Sep 19, 2017

https://www.thestreet.com/story/12944736/1/someone-stole-your-identity-and-bought-a-car.html

These guys did. But like I said I'm not an expert on what can be done with your credit info, social, birth date ect. I'm assuming make fake ids and assume your identity.

Anyhow i hope than can't do **** with it

LocimusPrime · Sep 19, 2017

Shunpike said:
Not to make you jelous bro but according to Myfico.com my FICO credit score is 831. Lol

Dang homie. Hey what's your last name again and address?

Shunpike · Sep 19, 2017

LocimusPrime said:
Dang homie. Hey what's your last name again and address?

Mr Handsome Handsomeson

108 Happy Street
New York, NY, 10010

Tabascocat · Sep 19, 2017

Says mine might be impacted as well. I have a feeling most will get that message.....bring it on crooks!

JoeKing · Sep 20, 2017

Russian hackers have been busy this year.

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