If you have not yet caught wind of the awful news, one of the three major credit bureaus Equifax recently experienced a serious security breach that exposed the data of 143 million consumers. So the likelihood that you are affected by this security breach is EXTREMELY high.
Here Are the Actions You Need to Take:
✅ 1. Sign-up for Credit Sesame: http://bit.ly/2DjwT2m
✅ 2. Pull Your Credit Report: AnnualCreditReport.com
✅ 3. Establish Fraud Alerts: You can place a fraud alert on your credit online at each of the credit bureaus websites, or by telephone: Equifax: 1-888-766-0008, Experian: 1-888-397-3742, TransUnion: 1-800-680-72892.
✅ 4. Consider Placing a “Freeze” On Your Credit
✅ 5. File Your Taxes Early