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On The Money: Should you freeze your credit? Plus, hybrid work tips https://t.co/Ws2Zkd5UJt https://t.co/xpyAJUQilf
Quick tip to protect yourself: You can go online to the 3 major credit bureaus and freeze your credit score to help protect in the case of identity theft It’s free to do, and only takes about 10 minutes You can temporarily unfreeze if you’re applying for new credit No reason…
Credit freezes are one easy way to protect against identity fraud — they block access to your credit report, so fraudsters can't open credit card accounts or take out loans. But they're only offered in Quebec. https://t.co/XDnpGlN3Mo .
A significant data breach has affected 73 million AT&T accounts, leading to lawsuits and concerns over compromised Social Security numbers. In addition, Evolve Bank & Trust, which issues Uber Pro debit cards, has also been hacked, impacting millions of rideshare drivers. As a result, individuals are advised to take protective measures such as freezing their credit scores to prevent identity fraud. Credit freezes, which block access to credit reports, are a recommended step, although they are currently only available in Quebec. Freezing credit is a straightforward process that can be done online through major credit bureaus.
