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What damages can one claim if one's ID was stolen in the Equifax breach, but havent yet been the subject of fraud?

• yeukhon 9y ago
  I imagine anxiety and paranoia such as going through statements to ensure no unauthorized purchases, but that's only for credit card. Identity stolen is far more scary and will never be resolved in life time. Your social security number can be changed, but that doesn't guarantee free from all identity frauds. I'd like lawyers to have inputs on this.
  • heartbreak 9y ago
    The tests for emotional distress are very stringint in every state. Have you seen a psychologist about your anxiety related to Equifax?
    • yeukhon 9y ago
      Oh no, I am just asking from a general legality PoV. There must have been a precedent on anxiety due to identity fraud. I just want to see if a lawyer can give two cents on this matter. I do want to be part of the class action suit, even if it is only $15 (FB's settlement was $15 for all). The company must paid for its negligence, and I am happy to take $15 from them.
      • heartbreak 9y ago
        No I’m saying if you (the hypothetical you) haven’t seen a psychologist you’re going to have a difficult time proving that you have anxiety due to Equifax to the court.