Credit Protection Recommended Due To LexisNexis Data Breach

New York-based company LexisNexis is an online information service that was recently involved in a possible data breach. They estimate that some 32,000 people had personal data that may have been accessed for fraudulent activity.

A letter was mailed to those who may have been affected, letting them know that their names, date of birth and social security numbers are at risk. They encouraged signing up for credit protection services to decrease the chances of identity theft.

Victims of credit card fraud have already been alerting the company, yet there have been no arrests. New York residents should review each identity protection company carefully as many insurance plans don not cover residents in New York.