1. We are all constantly bombarded by news stories about huge data breaches and monstrous system hacks. Recent examples such as Equifax and Capital One alone have compromised over hundreds of millions of user accounts.
For a list of the worst data breaches of all time, check here:
2. Many of these Data Breaches compromised enough information that a criminal or hacker could do serious damage to your credit rating by opening bogus accounts such as credit cards or even mortgages in your name.
3. By “Freezing” your credit, you prevent anyone from opening an account in your name without your confidential pin number. Best of all, freezing your credit is FREE !!
For step-by-step instructions on how to protect and respond to this Alert, follow the link below.
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