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Millions of Americans still unaware of the Equifax data hack

by Kristin Schwab and Jana Kasperkevic

Oct 12, 2017

Only a third of those who are aware have checked to see if their data was compromised.

Former Equifax CEO Richard Smith testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee on October 3, 2017. Smith stepped down as CEO of Equifax last month after it was reported that hackers broke into the credit reporting agency and made off with the personal information of nearly 145 million Americans.

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New monthly reports distill consumer beefs about banks

by Annie Baxter

Jul 17, 2015

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau document summarizes trends in complaints.