Rossen Reports: Hertz data breach exposes private information, here's how to protect yourself
Updated: 11:32 AM CDT Apr 22, 2025
Hertz has experienced a data breach, potentially exposing sensitive personal information of its customers, including names, credit card numbers, driver's license information, and Social Security numbers.If you have used Hertz, it is crucial to take immediate steps to protect yourself. First, check all of your bank statements for any suspicious activity. Then, run a credit report, which you can do for free at annualcreditreport.com. Additionally, you can freeze your credit to prevent anyone from opening new accounts in your name by contacting the three credit reporting bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. This service is free.Hertz is offering two years of identity protection for free. Customers can sign up for this service through a link on the Hertz website under the 'Notice of Data Incident' tab in small print in the top right corner.
Hertz has experienced a data breach, potentially exposing sensitive personal information of its customers, including names, credit card numbers, driver's license information, and Social Security numbers.
If you have used Hertz, it is crucial to take immediate steps to protect yourself. First, check all of your bank statements for any suspicious activity. Then, run a credit report, which you can do for free at . Additionally, you can freeze your credit to prevent anyone from opening new accounts in your name by contacting the three credit reporting bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. This service is free.
Hertz is offering two years of identity protection for free. Customers can sign up for this service through a link on the under the 'Notice of Data Incident' tab in small print in the top right corner.
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