FTC Consumer Alerts: Equifax Data Breach Settlement - What You Should Know

Equifax Data Breach Settlement: What You Should Know by Alvaro Puig, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC In September of 2017, Equifax announced a data breach that exposed the personal information of 147 million people. Under a settlement filed today, Equifax agreed to spend up to $425 million to help people affected by the data breach. If you were affected by the Equifax breach, here's what you need to know about the settlement. If you were affected by the breach, you may be eligible for benefits. Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/07/equifax-data-breach-settlement-what-you-should-know?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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