Media Alert: Equifax Data Breach Settlement

Identity Theft Resource Center is Available for Subject Matter Interviews

Today, the Federal Trade Commission and Equifax announced a settlement in the 2017 data breach that resulted in 148 million U.S. consumer identity credentials being compromised.

As the leader in victim assistance in identity crime cases, the Identity Theft Resource Center is available to provide expert perspective on the potential impacts to consumers and the relevance of today’s announcement for those impacted by the 2017 breach. With over 100,000 consumers seeking advice from ITRC in the days after the initial incident, executives from the organization were on the frontlines of the initial aftermath.

Additionally, ITRC produced a report on the impacts the consumers felt over the course of the year after the event. The AftermathTM: Equifax, One Year Later states the 81 percent of respondents experience anxiety or worry as a result of the event.

Members of the ITRC’s executive team are available for interview via local affiliate, Skype, phone or satellite studio.

Read our guide on How to File an Equifax Claim for Data Breach Settlement

About the Identity Theft Resource Center®

Founded in 1999, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC) is a nationally recognized non-profit organization established to support victims of identity theft in resolving their cases, and to broaden public education and awareness in the understanding of identity theft, data breaches, cybersecurity, scams/fraud, and privacy issues. Through public and private support, ITRC provides no-cost victim assistance and consumer education through its call center, website, social media channels, live chat feature and ID Theft Help app. For more information, visit: http://www.idtheftcenter.org

Identity Theft Resource Center
Charity Lacey
VP of Communications
O: 858-634-6390
C: 619-368-4373
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