Target offers FREE one year from experian

[wreith]

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@JeffM wrote:

We won't be billed automatically after the one year, will we? Or will the protection just lapse automatically

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From the FAQ   https://corporate.target.com/about/payment-card-issue/credit-monitoring-FAQ   Will I be automatically re-enrolled after one year?  No. After 12 months, those who register have the option to continue their ProtectMyID memberships at their own expense.

[hilarybanks]

Thanks for the info! I was just checking for this over the weekend. I signed up. I actually did have to replace one card & I am a bit concerned about their security because I used to have a CC with them.

[Gypsie77]

Thanks for the info.  I'm all signed up.  FYI, I took the bait and signed up for the 3 credit bureau scores.  The "plus scores" are garbage IMHO.  However, being able to have a comparision view of what is in all 3 credit files made it worth the $14.95 (50% discount for new members). 

[MsLadyRover]

Thanks OP.  Just requested my activation code.

[lg8302ch]

Thanks for the info. Got my Target code and tried to sign up ...but how I hate Experian 

[wacdenney]

Just requested my code.  Thank you!!

[wacdenney]

OK, so I signed up.  It looks like a petty limited sevice.  No credit score...  Not nealy as much information as I get through my Equifax service, but I guess for free it's not a bad deal at all.

[John060675]

Thank you very much for the information.  I just received my activation code, and I am up and running. 

I know it is their fault that this occurred.  Target should have never let their systems get to the point of being so easy to hack, but I think they are doing the right things to try to save face.  I just hope all vendors will learn from this, and our information will become more protected.

[amakol]

I got this email and signed up for the service and have it up and running. It's great. But, I never shopped at Target during the dates of the breach. Not in store, not online. I don't have any Target transactions showing on any of my accounts either. I can't remember the last time I shopped there, anywhere from July-October.

Did anyone else get this offer emailed to you because your email was in Target system and not because you shopped there during the holidays? I'm only slightly concerned whether I should be checking my statements and that I'm at risk for identity theft.

[wacdenney]

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@bonehead88 wrote:

I got this email and signed up for the service and have it up and running. It's great. But, I never shopped at Target during the dates of the breach. Not in store, not online. I don't have any Target transactions showing on any of my accounts either. I can't remember the last time I shopped there, anywhere from July-October.

Did anyone else get this offer emailed to you because your email was in Target system and not because you shopped there during the holidays? I'm only slightly concerned whether I should be checking my statements and that I'm at risk for identity theft.

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They let me sign up, and I don't recall ever shopping at Target.