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Americans' Social Security information could be compromised. Reports say hackers stole data from National Public Data and tried to sell it, but then posted it online for free. The group claims to have nearly three-billion records of personal data from North America and the UK. Experts say the best course of action is to freeze your credit files to prevent others from signing up for credit cards or other accounts in your name. The hacking group USDoD is claiming responsibility.
- Equifax
- You can call Equifax's automated line at (800) 349-9960 or customer care at (888) 298-0045, or you can go online. You can also mail a request to Equifax at P.O. Box 105788, Atlanta, GA 30348.
- Experian
- You can go online to initiate a freeze, or you can call (888) 397-3742 for information.
- TransUnion
- You can call (800) 916-8800 or (888) 909-8872, or you can go online. Spouses can add or remove freezes for each other by calling TransUnion at (888) 909-8872