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Senator Pushes For System To Notify Consumers ‘The Moment Access To Their Credit Is Requested’

Senator Pushes For System To Notify Consumers ‘The Moment Access To Their Credit Is Requested’

It seems like every day, another retailer, service provider, or government agency falls victim to a data breach, and if a hacker uses that stolen info to open up a new line of credit in your name, you may not know until long after the fact. One lawmaker is hoping to curb identity theft by giving consumers a heads-up whenever their credit reports are accessed. [More]