It is ironic that after a year in which over 55 million Americans' identities were put at risk through preventable data breaches, the House Financial Services Committee would repeal state laws that have protected consumers from identity theft.
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Imagine if the 50 million people put at risk this year let Congress know they want better safeguards.Susanna Montezemolo
We tell people all the time that they shouldn't carry their Social Security number in their wallet, ... Their response is, 'Well, it's on my Medicare card.'
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All the data security scandals this year have underscored how important it is for consumers to monitor their credit reports regularly to detect possible identity theft,
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Consumers should be sure to order their free credit reports through the centralized channels created by the new law or they may end up getting duped into paying for extra services, ... If consumers run into trouble getting their reports at no charge or have other problems, they should call the FTC's toll-free number -- 1-877-FTC-HELP -- for assistance.
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Luckily from our perspective, this is just a first step. There really is an opportunity for people to get involved in this issue.
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