www.equifaxsecurity2017.com – Check to see if you’re affected by the Equifax hack

Equifax Security 2017

  • *Update* Equifax has recently updated the terms and conditions so consumers will NOT lose their right to file a class action lawsuit when checking their status
  • This hack has put 143 million Equifax customers at risk
  • The hack was a discovered on 7/29/17 immediate actions were taken to stop the intrusion and conduct a forensic review

EquifaxSecuirty2017.com will provide customers with information regarding their account at this risk of giving up their right to join a class action lawsuit against Equinox in the future.  Experts close the situation that the hack took place from mid-May through July 2017.  It should also be noted that limited UK and Canadian residents were affected by this hack as well.  The hackers got away with names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers.  Any questions in regards to EquifaxSecurity2017.com can be directed to 866-447-7559, every day (including weekends) from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Eastern time.

www.EquifaxSecurity2017.com Notes

  • No evidence of unauthorized activity on Equifax’s core consumer or commercial credit reporting databases
  • Equifax does not typically have information associated with minors
  • Many consumers are upset at Equifax for not only letting this hack happen but also trying to trick consumers into forfeiting their rights to file a class action lawsuit against the firm in there first 24 hours before updating the terms and conditions of the TrustedID Premier service
  • The TrustedID Premier service provides credit file monitoring and identity theft protection
  • Equifax is offering the TrustedID Premier services to customers free for one year (if they take this offer customers may run the risk of giving up their right to file a lawsuit)
  • If the Equifax customers bank account has been affected they should contact their financial institution ASAP
  • Please note the call center is experiencing higher than expected call volume and customers will want to try back after 5:00 p.m. Eastern time when call volumes may be lower

References

  1. www.equifaxsecurity2017.com
  2. www.equifax.com/terms