Equifax is one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States. On July 29, 2017, Equifax announced that a data breach had occurred, affecting more than 143 million Americans. If you were one of the people affected by this breach, you might be wondering how to login to your Equifax account. In this article, we'll show you how to login to your Equifax account using both the web and app versions of their website and app.
Equifax Monitoring Login
If you have had your Equifax account compromised, you may need to login to the site in order to monitor your account. You can login to your account by going to https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com and input your username and password.
Equifax Security Questions
In order to login to your Equifax account, you will need to answer a series of security questions.
1. What is your name?
2. What is the last four digits of your social security number?
3. What is the date of your birth?
4. What is your address?
5. What is the zip code of where you live?
Equifax Data Breach
If you are an Equifax customer and have not yet signed up for credit monitoring, now is the time. Equifax has announced that they have suffered a massive data breach that may Affect as many as 143 million people.
To login to your account and sign up for credit monitoring, follow these steps:
Log in to your Equifax account on the website or app.
Select "My Account" from the top menu.
Click on "Credit Monitoring" in the left-hand column.
Scroll down to "Sign Up Now" and click on it.
Enter your name and email address, and then click on the "Sign Up" button.
You will be taken to a confirmation page where you will need to verify your identity by supplying two forms of ID (e.g., driver's license, passport). Once you've verified your identity, you'll be taken to the credit monitoring sign-up page. There you will be able to enter your personal information (name, birthdate, Social Security number, etc.), select which credit bureau(s) you want Equifax to monitor, and pay for credit monitoring services.
How to Protect Yourself from Equifax
How to Protect Yourself from Equifax
Equifax is one of the three major credit reporting agencies in the United States. As such, it collects and stores a lot of personal information about Americans. The company has been struggling to respond to public outcry over its role in the recent data breach.
Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself from this breach:
1. Change your password and do not reuse it on other sites. Equifax recommends that you use a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Make sure you remember your password!
2. Monitor your credit reports regularly. If something unusual pops up on your report, contact Equifax immediately. You can get your reports for free once every 12 months from each of the three major credit bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax.
3. Use two-factor authentication on important accounts. This means requiring someone you know (like a family member or friend) to enter along with your password when logging into an account. Two-factor authentication is a great way to increase your security against identity theft.
4. Consider installing a security app