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Originally posted by FenderBender:


So you intend to sue independently of the class?

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Should I opt out?

Opting out of the settlement means you don't forfeit your rights against Equifax and can still file your own lawsuit against the company.

Those who can prove that they took a hit above $125 can get $25 for every hour spent pulling their lives together in the wake of an Equifax-related identity theft. That deal is capped at $20,000. Don't opt out if you want that option.

If you think your personal damages as a result of the data breach exceed $20,000, talking with your attorney about a separate suit could be an option. But you'd need to make sure you opt out of this settlement class first.

https://www.ksl.com/article/46...to-sue-in-the-future

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Because the first 3 digits of the social security number are the "area code" for the location you were born. Note, the size of the area is determined by the population density, so in an area like Wyoming the 3 digit code may encompass the entire state and in New York City may just be one square block.

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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
When the government got hacked a couple of years ago, they gave me credit monitoring. So i have that covered. Its called MyIdCare.

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:

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Because the first 3 digits of the social security number are the "area code" for the location you were born. Note, the size of the area is determined by the population density, so in an area like Wyoming the 3 digit code may encompass the entire state and in New York City may just be one square block.

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I believe this is incorrect. One of the members of Sig Forum used to be a regional manager for Social Security and perhaps he will be along. In the past there was some linkage with the first few digits. From the Social Security site:
Until 1972, the urea number indicated the location
(State, territory, or possession) of the Social Security office
that issued the number. When the Social Security
numbering system was developed, one or more area
numbers were allocated to each State based on the
anticipated number of issuances in the State (table 1).
Because an individual could apply for an SSN at any Social
Security office, the area code did not necessarily
indicate where the person lived or worked. Since 1972,
the Social Security Administration has been issuing
SSN’s centrally from its headquarters in Baltimore.

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
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Originally posted by OMCHamlin:

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Originally posted by coloradohunter44:
2 checks on their way to my address. Thx for the info!

Ditto, thanks for the heads up!

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Originally posted by OMCHamlin:

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Originally posted by coloradohunter44:
2 checks on their way to my address. Thx for the info!

Ditto, thanks for the heads up!

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Originally posted by mikeyspizza:
To qualify for the $125 you have to attest that you already have credit monitoring for at least the next 6 months. I have this due to the OPM data breech several years ago. My wife does not have credit monitoring, so she qualifies for free credit monitoring and not the $125.

Next question - Will we receive a 1099 or whatever and have to report the $125 as income?

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I received a 1099 for the $10 I got on the Remington 870 barrel settlement years ago.

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Originally posted by tatortodd:
Thanks for posting. Supposedly a $125 check is heading my way.

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Originally posted by PeteF:

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Originally posted by tatortodd:
Thanks for posting. Supposedly a $125 check is heading my way.

Don't hold your breath. No payments will be made until next January at the earliest.
https://www.ftc.gov/enforcemen...ta-breach-settlement

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Originally posted by clayflingythingy:
Just read that millions have signed up for the $125. FTC is advising people on their blog to sign up for credit monitoring. I have not gone to FTC myself to confirm this.