Are there steps I can take to avoid identity theft if my Social Security number’s been stolen?
Yes. The first thing you can do is freeze your credit. Read More
Yes. The first thing you can do is freeze your credit. Read More
Yes, if someone has stolen your child’s personal information, it’s possible for accounts to be opened in your child’s name. To determine whether this has happened, you can contact the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax) to see if your child has a file. Read More
Chairpersons Jackson and Correa, and members of the Senate Judiciary and Banking Committees:
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the topic of data breaches.
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A Social Security number can be used to steal your identity (commonly called identity theft) to commit fraud, open new credit and bank accounts, get medical care/other benefits and obtain employment.
Read MoreThe California Delete Act (SB 362) is one step closer to becoming law in California. Read More