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- Comment on Don't let this happen to you 3 days ago:
- Comment on The Passing and Lessons of Jimmy Carter 4 days ago:
For those who might not read the article, Biden made his comment in response to a reporter asking him what Trump should take from Carter’s legacy. Biden’s response was:
“Decency, decency, decency. Can you imagine Jimmy Carter walking by someone who needed something and just keep walking? Can you imagine Jimmy Carter referring to someone by the way they look or the way they talk?”
- Comment on 2.9 billion hit in one of the largest data breaches ever — full names, addresses and SSNs exposed 4 months ago:
Even if some of the information is outdated, although I believe it’s all still valid, the main points / TL;DR are absolutely relevant. It’s unlikely that the main bureaus will change, and although the exact steps for freezing may change over time, the emphasis on freezing is important.
- Comment on 2.9 billion hit in one of the largest data breaches ever — full names, addresses and SSNs exposed 4 months ago:
There are actually more than 3 providers and you should put a freeze on everything you can. You only need unfrozen credit for applying for new lines of credit (loans, credit cards, etc), and unfreezing is a quick process (15 minutes or so).
Here’s a pretty comprehensive guide for protecting yourself: old.reddit.com/…/psa_freezing_your_three_main_cre…
It’s better to take these steps before you get your identity stolen rather than after. These steps can prevent your leaked information from being used against you.
