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Make the following eight moves upon getting a notice about a data breach.
Also seefour tips to better protect your identity online from financial scams.
Was it Social Security numbers?
it’s crucial that you know.
Set up alerts with your financial institutions if possible, Barros said.
If you spot any unfamiliar charges, contact your financial institutions immediately to report and address the issue.
Dont waste your mental energy freaking out about this.
It happens, and there are ways, as weve shown, to deal with it.
Watch Out For Scams
Scamsters are always looking for ways to prey on you.
A data breach can empower them, so its important to be vigilant.
You assume that because they have that information the call must be legitimate but it is not.
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