Experian Caught Selling Personal Identifying Information to Third Parties and Fraudsters

Here’s an itty-bitty story that, over time, will snowball into a HUGE data-breach story. Yes, folks, as explained in the article below, Experian sold your confidential information, including your social security numbers, to third parties who are in turn selling ID theft services. Experian also sells ID theft services. Can you say Irony? It’s worth writing to them (certified mail) to find out if your personal information was among that which was sold.

Here’s the link–paste it into your browser.

http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/10/experian-sold-consumer-data-to-id-theft-service/#more-22951

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