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  2. 2017 Equifax data breach - Wikipedia

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    The Equifax data breach occurred between May and July 2017 at the American credit bureau Equifax.Private records of 147.9 million Americans along with 15.2 million British citizens and about 19,000 Canadian citizens were compromised in the breach, making it one of the largest cybercrimes related to identity theft.

  3. Are you the victim of identity theft? Here's what to do - AOL

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    Contact the Identity Theft Resource Center. The nonprofit advocacy group exists to help victims. Visit idtheftcenter.org or call (888) 400-5530 to get started. File a police report. You are likely ...

  4. Here's What to Do When You’re a Fraud or Scam Victim - AOL

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    Fraud alerts are free and last 90 days or seven years, depending on which type of alert you choose. To reach the three nationwide credit bureaus, just visit their website or give one of them a ...

  5. I lost $11,300 to identity fraud. What I learned: Usual ... - AOL

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    In New York, the total amount stolen — which ended up being $11,300 — made the crime a Class D felony, which includes thefts of more than $3,000 but less than $50,000. The bank also gave me ...

  6. Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act - Wikipedia

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    The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 ( FACT Act or FACTA, Pub. L. 108–159 (text) (PDF)) is a U.S. federal law, passed by the United States Congress on November 22, 2003, [1] and signed by President George W. Bush on December 4, 2003, [2] as an amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The act allows consumers to request and ...

  7. Data breach - Wikipedia

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    Data breach. A data breach, also known as data leakage, is "the unauthorized exposure, disclosure, or loss of personal information ". [1] Attackers have a variety of motives, from financial gain to political activism, political repression, and espionage. There are several technical root causes of data breaches, including accidental or ...

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