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These are what Equifax offers: - $125 cash, or - Free credit reporting (which is useless in essence) Though I am affected by the breach, considering the inad
by murat124 7y ago
These are what Equifax offers:
- $125 cash, or
- Free credit reporting (which is useless in essence)
Though I am affected by the breach, considering the inadequate options Equifax is offering I will choose to keep my rights in case I become a victim of identity theft in the future on account of this breach. I hope it doesn't come to that but you never know and if it does I'll sue Equifax to compensate my losses which is safe to assume will be better than either of the options they offer.
In order to opt-out of this claim and keep your rights, you need to send a letter to Equifax. Last day to do so is Nov 19th, 2019[1]
[1] https://www.equifaxbreachsettlement.com/faq#q-23 https://www.equifaxbreachsettlement.com/faq#q-23
- MAGZine 7y agoI've considered doing this. Isn't it an easy defence for them to say "there's no way you can attribute the leak to us, case dismissed?" Actually asking because I had the same thought as you.
- murat124 7y agoThere's no proof Equifax or court can provide that my information was leaked from a source other than Equifax.
- ldoughty 7y agoIf you go after them, yours probably have to prove they are likely the ONLY before that Leaked your information .... You're not the defendant nor do you pay any judges or congressmen off, so you need to climb the hill.
- murat124 7y agoI know. It is definitely much easier for a private citizen to take the $125 or free credit report and shut up. Hopefully it never comes to it but if things go south and I have to climb the hill then so be it. At least I'll know I still have the voice.