Massive data breach at Equifax
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So do we go somewhere to hand in all our identifying info, social security number, and any other info? So we get issued new info? 
I have been watching the series about him on Discovery. Interesting to see how it went down and so on. 5 stars for sure.
But he is like many who feel technology is a bad thing. At times I think so as well. haha
I have been watching the series about him on Discovery. Interesting to see how it went down and so on. 5 stars for sure.
But he is like many who feel technology is a bad thing. At times I think so as well. haha
I was going to say... At some point in time, does it really matter?
In this digital age, someone has your info already. You can do all the LifeLock's, credit reporting, etc, all you want, but if someone really wants your info... It's out there. It doesn't have to be from one database either.
If you put your birthdate in here, all some shrewd hacker has to do is cross reference the email used.
I'm just saying that there's not a whole hell of a lot you can do. Just monitor your stuff.
In this digital age, someone has your info already. You can do all the LifeLock's, credit reporting, etc, all you want, but if someone really wants your info... It's out there. It doesn't have to be from one database either.
If you put your birthdate in here, all some shrewd hacker has to do is cross reference the email used.
I'm just saying that there's not a whole hell of a lot you can do. Just monitor your stuff.
Finally just checked this. Yup. They say I "may" have been impacted. :rollpicard:
BOA did just send me a brand new card a couple weeks ago w/ a new number. Maybe they knew already and were looking out for me better than these asshats. They do a pretty good job of keeping things locked down. Any time i try to order anything off cdkeys or anything like that it always get denied the first time until I approve it
BOA did just send me a brand new card a couple weeks ago w/ a new number. Maybe they knew already and were looking out for me better than these asshats. They do a pretty good job of keeping things locked down. Any time i try to order anything off cdkeys or anything like that it always get denied the first time until I approve it
If youre using a bank that doesnt cover you for identity theft you have bigger issues in life.
Had my shit stolen at least 3 times in life, NFG, just go in sign the forms saying the charges werent mine, bank account is back to balance and new card issued.
Well yea of course. But I just meant with the credit cards I have an instant notification and can catch stuff immediately. I'm sure my bank has it too..... I really need to look into it. Lol
As much as Chase sometimes frustrates me with little things, they too are pretty good about questioning me on potential fraudulent activities. Many times I have received texts asking me if a recent charge made was legitimate. So they do know patterns and places and things you purchase a lot of and something outside of it, raises red flags.
Existing credit cards are one thing. Identity theft is something altogether different. Wait till someone opens a new credit card in your name that you know nothing about. Until you apply for a loan and see you have all kinds of late payments and account balances. Or you have a large loan you don't know about or why it is past due. Or someone takes out a loan for property. Those things are a lot more than signing a piece of paper to fix.
It is a nice thing to have. You can usually customize it for texts/emails over a set dollar amount, places like gas stations, and so on. It does get annoying at times. But I know it is probably going to save me a lot of trouble some day. lol
I am one who also watches my account balances just about daily and check my credit score weekly since it is a good sign of issues. With apps on your phone, it is easy to do. Also checking my credit score once a year for free is interesting. Mainly to see all the "soft" credit checks done.
So speaking of this and getting a little off topic. How the fuck do guys get away with this? I have both legal and illegal Mexican dudes I work with. 2 of the illegal Mexican dudes both own houses and have car notes. 1 of them has like 5 credit cards and is very very good at paying all his bills on time so whoever's info he uses must love him, lol. The other dude NFG about paying bills late. I dont see how they can get loans for homes, considering all the hoops I had to jump thru 15 years ago to get a loan for my house
May have a spouse/kid or something that all their shit is under. EIN/TIN won't let you get bank accts.
They are in their names not kids/spouse names. I have seen their bank statements and other documents as they have had me fax shit like that for them.
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