PSA...

Dammit... I HATE hackers...

Xxxxxx detected a match to your Social Security Number.

Found: Social Security Number

Potentially Breached Site:  nationalpublicdata.com

Personal information exposed on the dark web does not necessarily mean your info has been used fraudulently. We recommend you take the following proactive steps to prevent any potential risk:

• Place a fraud alert on your credit file as soon as possible at Experian.com/fraud or by calling 1-888-397-3742.

• Place a freeze on your credit file at all three credit bureaus—Experian®, TransUnion® & Equifax®.

• Review your credit report from all three bureaus and report any activity you don’t recognize. Request a copy of your latest credit reports by visiting AnnualCreditReport.com.

• Review resources available at the Social Security Administration online by visiting SSA.Gov/Fraud.

• Monitor your credit card and bank accounts for suspicious transactions and notify the financial institution if you notice anything suspicious.

Note: Large data breaches often lead to multiple alerts of exposed personal information, as information is exposed in a variety of combinations.

I have noted 'fake' invoices in the last couple of days, usually trying to hit Paypal. But I don't have any credit card attached to that and the account it is tied to is locked down.

Folks, jumping through the hoops is a PITA and takes about a half hour, but if it saves you from losing $$$ it is well worth it!

One reminder- If you put credit freezes on, you MUST take them off if you are doing something like buying a house or car, or anything requiring credit. Otherwise, nobody can see your credit.

YMMV, IANAL, I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night, but I'm also not going to take chances....