Hey everyone, I just found out my identity might have been stolen. Not sure where to start. Any advice on what steps to take?
Oh no, that’s awful. First thing, change all your passwords immediately.
Michael said:
Oh no, that’s awful. First thing, change all your passwords immediately.
Yeah, and make sure they’re super strong. Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Michael said:
Oh no, that’s awful. First thing, change all your passwords immediately.
Yeah, and make sure they’re super strong. Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Good call, DEF. I started using a password manager and it’s been a lifesaver.
Michael said:
Oh no, that’s awful. First thing, change all your passwords immediately.
Don’t forget to enable two-factor authentication on all your accounts.
You should also run a full antivirus scan on your devices to check for malware.
Dara said:
You should also run a full antivirus scan on your devices to check for malware.
Which antivirus do you recommend? IDK which one to trust.
Dara said:
You should also run a full antivirus scan on your devices to check for malware.
Which antivirus do you recommend? IDK which one to trust.
There are plenty of good ones like Norton or Bitdefender. Just make sure it’s reputable.
Dara said:
You should also run a full antivirus scan on your devices to check for malware.
Totally agree, MNO. Better safe than sorry.
Make sure to contact your bank and credit card companies to block any compromised accounts.
Sage said:
Make sure to contact your bank and credit card companies to block any compromised accounts.
Yeah, I’ve done that before. They can issue new cards and monitor for suspicious activity.
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Thanks, BCD. I’ll reach out to them today.
Sage said:
Make sure to contact your bank and credit card companies to block any compromised accounts.
Same here, YZA. It’s crucial to act fast to prevent further fraud.
You should also freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Ellington said:
You should also freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
What’s a credit freeze? Not sure I understand.
Ellington said:
You should also freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
What’s a credit freeze? Not sure I understand.
It’s a way to stop new accounts from being opened in your name. Helps prevent identity theft.
Ellington said:
You should also freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Good advice, KLM. It really helps in stopping further damage.
Don’t forget to file a police report. It can help with disputing fraudulent transactions.
Cody said:
Don’t forget to file a police report. It can help with disputing fraudulent transactions.
Do you need to go in person or can it be done online?
Cody said:
Don’t forget to file a police report. It can help with disputing fraudulent transactions.
Do you need to go in person or can it be done online?
Depends on your local police department. Some allow online reports.