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RE: from Gail re: the terrible Equifax data breach
- To: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>, "http://www.waylandcomputer.com/~Dana" <http://www.waylandcomputer.com/~dana>, Gail <http://www.cox.net/~g3>
- Subject: RE: from Gail re: the terrible Equifax data breach
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- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:36:01 +0000
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- Thread-topic: from Gail re: the terrible Equifax data breach
Yes, the time and frustration that it takes to fix identity theft is one of the
biggest issues.
I'm questioning the 1 in 143,000,000 chance of being targeted. I think that
every one of us is a potential target. I'm not sure how our information will be
used, but I suspect that if they know something about you - you are known to
have bitcoin for example - you are a greater target. I think I know why I was
targeted: former military member with the likelihood of banking with a certain
bank.
Robert mentioned not using a debit card, but instead using an ATM only card.
Previously I only used my debit card. Now I only use a credit card, given that
they skimmed my debit card to make the withdrawals. Now, I rarely take out cash
and only inside a bank and I will examine the machine for the possibility of a
skimmer device or non-bank camera. Most cards now have chips, but not every
retailer has the equipment to process these transactions yet.
Because of this breach, everyone is a potential target for someone filing a
fraudulent federal tax return in their name. File your tax return as soon as
possible.
They will likely never find out, let alone, prosecute the perpetrators. We may
never know who orchestrated this.