Equifax data leak: check if your data is compromised

[Savago]

It seems they just leaked data of around 143 *millions* americans. Information like SSN, driver's license, full address, phone and in some cases, credit cards.

For further information:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/leemathews/2017/09/07/equifax-data-breach-impacts-143-million-americans/#7c6df9df356f

Equifax did set up a website where you can verify if your data was affected:
https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/

The best part: the CFO/President and other fat cat sold part of their stock 2 or 3 days after they learned about the leak. Also they took 1 month to bring to the public the data leak.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/09/08/outrage-builds-after-equifax-executives-banked-2-million-in-stock-sales-following-data-breach/?utm_term=.f53afe02861f

[Rams]

I'd say some of us are screwed regardless of the monitoring.   

If an identity thief has all the information indicated about all those folks, we're pretty much screwed.
Monitoring is about all you can do.    They won't be issuing new SS numbers or driver's licenses, you can't change your birthday or a lot of the other information to prove who you are.

Yep, there's a screwing coming for a bunch of us.   

[The emperor has no clothes]

Might think about using their help. Seems they've snuck a little detail in there.

https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2017/09/08/by-signing-up-on-equifaxs-help-site-you-risk-giving-up-your-legal-rights/

[Rams]

Well, I guess things are finally working out.   

While they might have my info, it won't do the much good.
My credit rating is pretty good but then, I don't  borrow money.   So, any expenditures will most surely be recognized.   

That and, the fact that I'm not worth much (financially speaking).   

[..]

Well, I guess things are finally working out.   

While they might have my info, it won't do the much good.
My credit rating is pretty good but then, I don't  borrow money.   So, any expenditures will most surely be recognized.   

That and, the fact that I'm not worth much (financially speaking).   

Applies to everyone that reads this.

Do you have a credit freeze in place with all 3 companies?

Can you get free credit reports in your state?

[Savago]

It is even worst. Equifax website that would tell you if your SSN was leaked generates random answers for the same data:
https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/08/psa-no-matter-what-you-write-equifax-may-tell-you-youve-been-impacted-by-the-hack/

I'm seriously considering the idea of requesting a credit freeze.

[Hacked Valk]

Well, I guess things are finally working out.  

While they might have my info, it won't do the much good.
My credit rating is pretty good but then, I don't  borrow money.   So, any expenditures will most surely be recognized.  

That and, the fact that I'm not worth much (financially speaking).  

Applies to everyone that reads this.

Do you have a credit freeze in place with all 3 companies?

Can you get free credit reports in your state?

just did that this morning online. Pretty easy.  You get a PIN from each of the companies you need to keep so you can unfreeze if needed in the future. Links to do so and free. Have to register at TransUnion but not the others.
https://fraud.transunion.com/fa/fraudAlert/landingPage.jsp

https://www.freeze.equifax.com/Freeze/jsp/SFF_PersonalIDInfo.jsp

https://www.experian.com/ncaconline/freeze

https://www.innovis.com/securityFreeze/index

[Rams]

Well, I guess things are finally working out.  

While they might have my info, it won't do the much good.
My credit rating is pretty good but then, I don't  borrow money.   So, any expenditures will most surely be recognized.  

That and, the fact that I'm not worth much (financially speaking).  

Applies to everyone that reads this.

Do you have a credit freeze in place with all 3 companies?

Can you get free credit reports in your state?

Yeah, I froze my credit several years ago over a stolen credit card.   I assume it's still frozen but will check.   Be safe out there.

[..]

Well, I guess things are finally working out.  

While they might have my info, it won't do the much good.
My credit rating is pretty good but then, I don't  borrow money.   So, any expenditures will most surely be recognized.  

That and, the fact that I'm not worth much (financially speaking).  

Applies to everyone that reads this.

Do you have a credit freeze in place with all 3 companies?

Can you get free credit reports in your state?

just did that this morning online. Pretty easy.  You get a PIN from each of the companies you need to keep so you can unfreeze if needed in the future. Links to do so and free. Have to register at TransUnion but not the others.
https://fraud.transunion.com/fa/fraudAlert/landingPage.jsp

https://www.freeze.equifax.com/Freeze/jsp/SFF_PersonalIDInfo.jsp

https://www.experian.com/ncaconline/freeze

https://www.innovis.com/securityFreeze/index

DO NOT. I repeat DO NOT lose those PIN numbers.

It a very large PITA to unfreeze without them. Very.

[..]

https://www.consumerreports.org/equifax/how-to-lock-down-your-money-after-the-equifax-breach/

[Alpha Dog]

Glad to see that the credit freeze has been talked about.  Even if you do not use credit, new accounts can be opened in your name if they have the information to do so.

Early this morning Clark Howard stated if your name shows up  Freeze you Credit.  Cost 0 to 10 dollars depending upon the state.  That amount may be for each agency, not sure, but a small amount compared to what could happen.

[Prgrmerror]

I froze my credit last year over a lost wallet.  I have pins to unfreeze at will.  It's really the best protection available.  Also a lot less junk mail.  Credit card offers that do show up don't say preapproved they have an application invitation instead.

[Mr Whiskey]

The game is rigged...
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/security/news/a28156/equifax-gives-out-pins-that-are-easy-to-guess/

[G-Man]

Is this really real.  I followed the link, gave my name and last 6 of my social and I get a page that I may have been compromised, do I want to sign up for their premier product??

 

[JimC]

Is this really real.  I followed the link, gave my name and last 6 of my social and I get a page that I may have been compromised, do I want to sign up for their premier product??

My thoughts  also. When I saw that I figured that it is wwaaaayyyy too convenient for them to make a lot of extra money from their screw up. I decided to wait and see what unfolds from this mess.

Jim