ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – In the wake of the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring new legislation that would prevent reporting agencies from charging fees to consumers who wish to freeze their credit report. “Freezing your credit report...
CHICAGO – In the wake of hackers stealing extremely sensitive information on over 143 million Americans from Equifax, a major consumer credit reporting agency, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is calling for legislation to prevent credit agencies from charging...
CHICAGO – To protect Illinois consumers impacted by the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation which will prevent credit agencies from charging consumers with credit freeze fees, which are essential in preventing identity...