I received a dark web concerning my Social Security Number being found. Now what?

What Triggers a ‘Social Security Number on the Dark Web’ Alert?

• Your information may have been compromised by a data breach.
• Some businesses sell your information to data brokers for marketing and advertisements. It may have landed in the wrong hands and been sold on the Dark Web.
• You may have been hacked on your personal device or using a public network without a VPN.
• Malware or Spyware on one of your devices.

What Can I Do?

• Freeze your credit, ensuring that new lines of credit cannot be opened.
• If fraudulent items appear on your credit report, file a report with the Federal Trade Commission and your local police department, in the event of any issues that arise because of the stolen Social Security Number.
• If you believe identity theft has occurred, contact us immediately to have our White Glove team help you with the next steps.
• Look at the date found in the alert as it could be a historical Dark Web alert. 
• Keep your Watchlist up to date to ensure monitoring is active. 
• Utilize Aura’s online security to ensure your devices are hidden from vulnerabilities.