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Neal O'Farrell

Neal O'Farrell

Neal O'Farrell

Neal O'Farrell, Credit Sesame's Security and Identity Theft Expert, is one of the most experienced consumer security experts on the planet. Over the last 30 years he has advised governments, intelligence agencies, Fortune 500 companies and millions of consumers on identity protection, cybersecurity and privacy. As Executive Director of the Identity Theft Council, Neal has personally counseled thousands of identity theft victims, taken on cases referred to him by the FBI and Secret Service, and interviewed some of the nation's most notorious identity thieves.


Posts by Neal O'Farrell

What’s a Hackers Favorite Password?
August 20, 2015
fraudulent tax refund check
Tax Identity Theft: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Tax Refund
March 3, 2015
patient's medical record
The Anthem Data Breach — It’s That Bad, and Worse
February 5, 2015

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