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Big Brother Is Programming Us

Julian Vigo / Truthdig Apr 22, 2018 The reality of the Cambridge Analytica/Facebook scandal is far more sinister than a loss of personal privacy. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

John Oliver on What to Do About the Equifax Breach (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Oct 16, 2017 The "Last Week Tonight" host expresses his outrage at the consumer credit reporting agency and offers some advice about how to protect yourself. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Equifax Data Breach Impacts ‘Almost Every Adult in America’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Sep 13, 2017 The slow response to the stolen information has drawn criticism from members of Congress, state attorneys general and everyday people. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Equifax Data Breach

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‘Crown Jewels of Personal Information’ Stolen From Equifax

By Ken Sweet / AP Sep 8, 2017 Lawmakers criticize the credit reporting company as consumers worry about the exposure of personal data affecting 143 million Americans. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

John Oliver on the Shocking Errors in Credit Reports and Background Checks That Ruin Lives (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 11, 2016 This clip from Sunday's episode of "Last Week Tonight" will have you scrambling to check your credit report and find ways to buy a background check. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Consumer Agency Puts Debt, Credit Companies on Notice

Staff / Truthdig Feb 16, 2012 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may not be popular with some conservatives, but the CFPB and its stealthily appointed Director Richard Cordray are here to stay, and the watchdog agency is kicking into action by making debt collectors and credit rating companies accountable for their actions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )