What happened?
- The Equifax network was compromised and personal information was exposed
- Of the 143 million records potentially compromised, just over 200,000 credit cards have been compromised
- The Class Act network has NOT been affected in any way
- Debit cards were not exposed
- Criminals are unlikely to have the capability to withdraw funds from a checking or savings account
- More details on the breach can also be found on Equifax’s website
How does this affect you as the member?
- Only some members were affected by the compromise
- The most immediate threat is identity theft
What should I do as the member?
- Find out if your data has been exposed here
- For tips on protecting your identity visit www.stopthedatabreaches.com or our own page on Security Tips
Here is a quick list of security tips:
- Don’t respond to email, text or telephone calls asking for personal or financial information
- Frequently review account activity and immediately report unauthorized transactions
- Place an initial fraud alert with credit bureaus if fraud has occurred
- Enroll and opt-in for transaction monitoring
- Use card on/off switches (if available)
- Enroll in Verified by VISA / MasterCard Secure Code