Originally Posted by
embarcadero1
You seem new to these issues.
The standard remedy after a hack is to offer "free credit monitoring" from one of about four services. Three of these services have security practices so lax that they likely create more problems than they solve.
I'm posting this so that those whose accounts are affected are careful to not accept such remedies. I've been through this three times this year.
You need to understand what's happening AND what's about to happen.
You're welcome Mr. Baloney.
OK, thank you for the information. Although I disagree with mostly everything you say except - "
nobody should give out personal information over the phone." We agree on this one. Again, thank you for the public service announcement.
1 - So far, Hyatt has
not been very forthcoming. So why assume anything? Why assume that they will give "free credit monitoring??"
2 - Second, I've had free credit monitoring now for about 5 years - from at least four (4) different companies. I've had no issues whatsoever.
3 - Third, I've never had to give out my social security number OR d/o/b over the phone in order to get these services.
4 - Fourth, if what you say is true and these credit monitoring services are so, sooooo vulnerable and not trustworthy - they would be out of business by now.
So - I appreciate your input, and I will consider it, but I don't agree with a lot of what you say (just being honest). I think maybe you just like using the term "honeypot?"
