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A serious security breach of the consumer credit reporting agency, Equifax, exposes an estimated 143 million people to hackers and identity thieves. Having your identity stolen by criminals can create problems with your own credit and lead to months of hassles to clear up misdeeds done in your name. Do you know the signs of identity theft? We’ll talk with experts about preventing and tackling identity theft.
Mentioned on the show:
Identity Theft Among American Indian and Alaskan Native Elders
To check if you were involved in the breach: Equifax Security website
Guests:
Jamie Yancy – Chief Technology Officer for the Native American Bank
Shawn Spruce (Laguna Pueblo) – financial education consultant with First Nations Development Institute
Break Music: Trixter Trot (song) Tha Yoties (artist) Midnight Patrol (album)
