What is the Indiana Attorney General’s settlement with Equifax?
Office of the Indiana Attorney General’s settlement with Equifax. In September 2017, Equifax – one of the world’s largest credit-reporting bureaus – announced it had experienced a data breach that impacted the personal information of approximately 3.9 million Indiana residents.
How do I file an Equifax data breach claim in Indiana?
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana residents impacted by the 2017 Equifax data breach can now file a claim online to receive compensation. On Monday, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill announced the launch of a new website where people can file a claim before Dec. 16.
How much did Equifax pay the state of Indiana?
Earlier this year, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (OAG) and Equifax settled that lawsuit. As part of the settlement, Equifax agreed to pay $19.5 million to the State of Indiana.
When can I expect to receive my Indiana Equifax settlement?
You must cash it within 180 days of March 31, 2021 to receive the money. Those receiving a digital payment will receive an e-mail with more instructions. You can find more details about the settlement at IndianaEquifaxClaims.com.
How much will Indiana residents get from the Equifax settlement?
approximately $79The Indiana Attorney General will start sending settlement payments on Wednesday to Hoosiers whose data was leaked in a 2017 Equifax breach. More than 236,000 past and current Indiana residents will get approximately $79 as part of a settlement that Indiana reached with the credit company.
Who qualifies for Equifax settlement?
You are a Settlement Class Member if you are among the approximately 147 million U.S. consumers identified by Equifax whose personal information was impacted by the Equifax Data Breach.
Will I get money from Equifax settlement?
If you asked for money If you requested compensation of up to $125 or reimbursement for time spent recovering from fraud or ID theft, a check or debit card will be mailed to the address you used when submitting your claim. Be prepared for compensation that is much less than you requested.
How much will each person get from Equifax settlement?
Under the settlement terms, Equifax agreed to set up a fund to provide free credit monitoring and identity theft protection to consumers, as well as provide cash payments to people affected by the breach—up to $20,000 per person.
How much can you get from a data breach settlement?
The settlement includes up to $425 million to help people affected by the data breach. The initial deadline to file a claim in the Equifax settlement was January 22, 2020.
Where is my Equifax settlement check?
Status of financial reimbursement For more details and to check your claim status, visit EquifaxBreachSettlement.com . If you were affected by the Equifax data breach, you can still claim financial reimbursement for costs you incurred, or time you spent dealing with fraud or identity theft, after January 22, 2022.
How do I file a claim with Equifax?
You can file online at www.equifaxbreachsettlement.com or by mail. If by mail, you can download and print the claim form, fill it out and mail it with any supporting documentation. You also can request a claim form be mailed to you by calling 1-833-759-2982 or emailing them at [email protected].
How do I know if Equifax breach affected me?
Equifax has created a website where you can find out if you have been affected by the breach. The website will ask you for the last six digits of your social security number and your last name, and then will tell you if you have been affected. You can also call 1-833-759-2982.
How long does it take Equifax to unfreeze credit?
If you send your request to thaw your report by mail, we recommend you allow up to three days for it to be thawed once Experian receives your request. Equifax and TransUnion, the two other national credit reporting companies, may have different processes and policies for requesting a credit file thaw.
How do I unfreeze my credit with Equifax?
Security freezes can be temporarily lifted At Equifax, you can use your myEquifax account to lift a security freeze for a date range you specify. You can also lift a security freeze by phone by calling our automated line at (800) 349-9960 or calling Customer Care at (888) 298-0045.
How do I contact Equifax?
(888) 378-4329Equifax / Customer service
How do I unfreeze my Equifax without a PIN?
By phone: Call us at (888) 298-0045. You'll have the option to verify your identity by providing certain personal information, and receiving a one-time PIN by text message (data charges may apply) or answering questions based on information in your Equifax credit report.
How much did Equifax pay to Indiana?
As part of the settlement, Equifax agreed to pay $19.5 million to the State of Indiana. Indiana was one of two states that opted not to participate in a multistate settlement in July 2019, choosing instead to file its own lawsuit and ultimately negotiate its own settlement with Equifax.
How much did Indiana settle?
Indiana’s total $19.5 million settlement exceeds the amount received by any of the 48 states that participated in the multistate settlement, which distributed $175 million to participating states.
What is the Indiana case?
What is this case about? The Office of the Indiana Attorney General filed a lawsuit on May 6, 2019, on behalf of the State of Indiana, alleging Equifax failed to protect the personal information of Hoosiers, made misrepresentations related to payment card standards and engaged in deceptive conduct beyond the 2017 data breach.
Is Indiana a nationwide settlement?
Yes, Indiana’s settlement is separate and in addition to the nationwide settlement. In order to be eligible to receive a payment in the Indiana case, you must submit a claim form by the claim filing deadline of December 16, 2020.
Can I still receive my Equifax payment?
Yes, you are still eligible to receive a payment. When you complete your claim form, you will be asked to include your address from the period of March to July of 2017, as well as your current address. I filed a claim already for the nationwide settlement with Equifax.
Does Equifax have a security program?
Yes. As a part of the case brought by the Office of the Indiana Attorney General, Equifax agreed to implement, maintain, regularly review and revise, and comply with a comprehensive information security program, the purpose of which shall be to take reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability ...
How much did Equifax pay for data breach?
RELATED: Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement. States like Indiana sued and won class action settlements. Indiana’s $19.5 million settlement is one of the largest and is divided among the 236,616 current and former Indiana residents who filed a claim to be a part of the payout.
When did Equifax breach?
It involves a massive security breach at the Equifax credit bureau back in 2017. The breach compromised the social security numbers, birthdates, addresses, credit card information and driver's license numbers of 147 million Americans.
Do hoosiers get checks from Equifax?
Now Hoosiers are getting checks from Equifax and they want to know if they're real.
Is the $79.13 check from Equifax real?
If that matches the check you received, we can verify, YES, this $79.13 check in your mailbox from the Indiana Equifax Settlement is real . You must cash it within 180 days of March 31, 2021 to receive the money. Those receiving a digital payment will receive an e-mail with more instructions.
