CHICAGO – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, that aims to shield consumers from being charged excessive fees for freezing their credit reports is now law in Illinois. “Last summer, Equifax was breached by a cyberattack, which compromised...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to assist the 5.4 million Illinois residents who have been effected by the Equifax data breach state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is cosponsoring legislation to prevent credit agencies from charging consumers more for taking steps...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the recent Equifax data breach, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is sponsoring new legislation that would prevent credit reporting agencies from charging fees to consumers who wish to freeze their credit report. “Identity...
CHICAGO – In the aftermath of the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is sponsoring a measure that prevents credit reporting agencies from charging consumers a fee to freeze their credit. “As the Chairmen of the Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and...
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – To protect Illinois consumers impacted by the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring legislation that would prevent credit agencies from charging consumers to freeze their credit. “People who have had their...