I'd heard stories about mail theft before, but never really thought anything of it. I've always lived in places with locked mailboxes and never hesitated to put sensitive documents through the mail, figuring that was more secure than emailing them.
Nobody really thinks about snail mail anymore, right?
I've now realized that I've been rather naïve about all the ways my financial information could be stolen.
The notice explained that two incident reports have been filed and outlined several steps individuals can take to protect themselves if they think sensitive information might be compromised. One of the suggestions was to place a fraud alert on your credit.
Source and Full Story: http://blogs.creditcards.com/2014/03/3-advantages-of-a-90-day-fraud-alert.php
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