Recall there was a massive data breach of consumer records at Equifax in 2017. This breach affected 147 million Americans and a number of people in other countries.

On July 22, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission announced a $700 million settlement with Equifax.

Depending on whether you suffered a loss / identify theft or whether your records were stolen but there’s no evidence you’ve been a target, you may be eligible for compensation.

There are a number of variables related to eligibility and compensation, so it’s vital to determine if your records are involved and what you may be entitled to.

You’ll hear the big picture info in the podcast episode. You’ll also want to visit the news stories and websites listed below for additional details and instructions about how to learn if you’re eligible and how to submit a claim.

All claims must be filed by January 22, 2020, so don’t delay.

Note: if the articles and websites are not hot linked, copy the entire URL, enter the URL into the browser address field, and hit “Enter”.

Relevant Articles and Websites:

Yahoo Finance News / “USA Today” Article:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/equifax-data-breach-settlement-file-044304302.html
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“USA Today” Article: “What does Equifax's $700M settlement over its data breach mean for you?”:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/07/22/ftc-equifax-settlement/1793029001/
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Equifax Data Breach Information and Submission Site:
https://www.equifaxbreachsettlement.com/
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FTC Consumer Information About Filing:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/ and, https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings/refunds/equifax-data-breach-settlement