Nervous Guy Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 Just in case folks are a little freaked out about this and your info....about 7 years ago my wife and I had our ID stolen, someone filed a bogus tax return, SS number, etc... that's how I found out about it...we did a fraud alert and froze our credit...we've had ZERO problems...so all is not doom and gloom.
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) Just in case folks are a little freaked out about this and your info....about 7 years ago my wife and I had our ID stolen, someone filed a bogus tax return, SS number, etc... that's how I found out about it...we did a fraud alert and froze our credit...we've had ZERO problems...so all is not doom and gloom. I think it's doom and gloom to many because it's all such a hassle. The worst part is that the government has done little to nothing to help and protect its citizens. It's quite backwards that we have to pay private companies to protect and warn us to ID theft. We don't have to pay private companies to protect us from other forms of crime. Edited September 10, 2017 by DriveFor1Outta5
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) Those !@#$ing executives that sold stock should be hung in a public square. I'm tired of corporate fraud and greed. Edited September 10, 2017 by joesixpack
ALF Posted September 10, 2017 Author Posted September 10, 2017 5 things to do right now if you're worried about the Equifax hack http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/09/pf/what-to-do-equifax-hack/index.html
QCity Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 Even though a freeze can likely be compromised, I would still recommend it for all 3 agencies (especially if it's free to remove in your state). They will still notify you if the freeze has been lifted, which at least informs you that something is about to go down. The best defense is to keep a diligent eye on your accounts and reports, which is a hassle that most don't want. Unfortunately this will probably hurt the elderly the most.
Fan in San Diego Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 My credit score went up 100 points , should I be worried?
shrader Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 As I stated above (twice...does anyone read my posts?)...my wife and I got that message but my daughters did not. But has anyone actually been told they weren't impacted by the breach?
Saxum Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 But has anyone actually been told they weren't impacted by the breach? You think it was announced in such a matter to get attention to their identity protection services? I think the delay was partly to allow them to spin up advertising on it.
shrader Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 You think it was announced in such a matter to get attention to their identity protection services? I think the delay was partly to allow them to spin up advertising on it. I do wonder how much places gain from that during each of these breaches as people flock to their temporarily free services.
Saxum Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 I do wonder how much places gain from that during each of these breaches as people flock to their temporarily free services. They use as heavy marketing even if in this case they state you will not be automatically renewed.
Nervous Guy Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 But has anyone actually been told they weren't impacted by the breach?
Gugny Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 But has anyone actually been told they weren't impacted by the breach? Someone stated that he and his wife got a message that they MAY have been affected, but their daughters did not. My interpretation of that is that their daughters got a message that said they were DEFINITELY affected. So ... no ... to answer your question, it appears not.
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 Someone stated that he and his wife got a message that they MAY have been affected, but their daughters did not. My interpretation of that is that their daughters got a message that said they were DEFINITELY affected. So ... no ... to answer your question, it appears not. Wasn't it 145 million people impacted? Isn't that likely most every American with credit history? This makes it almost comical that they had a page telling you if you were affected.
Nervous Guy Posted September 12, 2017 Posted September 12, 2017 Someone stated that he and his wife got a message that they MAY have been affected, but their daughters did not. My interpretation of that is that their daughters got a message that said they were DEFINITELY affected. So ... no ... to answer your question, it appears not. :death: :death: :death:
Just Jack Posted September 12, 2017 Posted September 12, 2017 Want to sue in small claims court? https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/new-website-lets-automatically-sue-equifax-click-214730288.html
shrader Posted September 12, 2017 Posted September 12, 2017 :death: :death: :death: Are you suggesting that equifax has killed the breachers?
BuffaloBud Posted September 12, 2017 Posted September 12, 2017 This is what the "Check Potential Impact" link provided - Based on the information provided, we believe that your personal information was not impacted by this incident.
boyst Posted September 12, 2017 Posted September 12, 2017 Whoever Eric in Illinois is I want to thank him. Dude just bought me a new pool and lots of blow. But has anyone actually been told they weren't impacted by the breach? it said I wasn't. Nice to have that 830+ score
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