The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) recently notified certain individuals of an unauthorized disclosure of personal information. Although the DOR is not aware of any evidence suggesting the misuse of this information for identity theft or fraud, it issued the notification as a precautionary measure. The letter also included a notice outlining steps individuals can take to protect their information, such as requesting a security freeze under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93H.
To help mitigate potential risks, the DOR is offering 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring services through Experian’s IdentityWorks program. Individuals who wish to enroll must activate their membership by the specified date using an activation code and engagement number provided in the letter. The DOR emphasized that there is no cost to those affected for accessing this service.
Experian’s IdentityWorks credit monitoring services include continuous monitoring for signs of identity theft or fraud. Individuals enrolled in the program will receive alerts if any suspicious activity is detected on their credit report. The DOR has encouraged recipients of the notification letter to remain vigilant and take advantage of these services to safeguard their personal information.
For additional assistance or questions regarding the incident or the credit monitoring services, the DOR provided contact details for Experian and its Administrative Affairs Division. Recipients are encouraged to reach out to these resources for further guidance on protecting their data following the incident.
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