Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Incidente de seguridad de datos de Equifax: elije el monitoreo de crédito gratuito

Incidente de seguridad de datos de Equifax: elije el monitoreo de crédito gratuito

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La semana pasada, la FTC y otros llegaron a un acuerdo resolutoriocon Equifax por el incidente de seguridad de datos de 2017 que expuso información personal de 147 millones de personas. Te dijimos que fueras a ftc.gov/es/Equifax, donde puedes averiguar si tu información fue expuesta y enterarte sobre cómo presentar una reclamación ante la compañía a cargo del proceso de reclamaciones.

La respuesta pública ante el acuerdo resolutorio ha sido abrumadora y estamos felices de que millones de personas hayan visitado ftc.gov/es/Equifax y hayan ingresado al formulario de reclamación del sitio web del acuerdo resolutorio.

No obstante, con el volumen inesperado de reclamaciones salió a relucir el lado negativo. En primer lugar, destacaremos lo positivo: los 147 millones de personas afectadas por el incidente pueden solicitar y obtener el monitoreo de crédito gratuito. En el caso de las personas que certifiquen que contaban previamente con el servicio de monitoreo de crédito, también existe la opción de reclamar hasta $125.  Sin embargo, el monto asignado para pagar esa parte del acuerdo resolutorio es de $31 millones. En consecuencia, una alta cantidad de reclamaciones de dinero en efectivo en lugar del monitoreo de crédito significará solo una cosa: cada persona que elija la opción de dinero en efectivo terminará recibiendo solamente una pequeña cantidad de dinero. Ni siquiera cerca de los $125 que tal vez estaban esperando.

Por lo tanto, si aún no has presentado tu reclamación, elige el monitoreo de crédito gratuito. Honestamente, el monitoreo de crédito gratuito tiene un valor mucho más alto; el valor de mercado sería de cientos de dólares al año. Además, este servicio de monitoreo es probablemente mejor y más útil que cualquiera que tengas, ya que monitorea tu informe de crédito en las tres agencias de informes de crédito a nivel nacional e incluye hasta $1 millón en seguro contra robo de identidad y servicios individualizados de reparación de crédito y restauración de identidad.

Para quienes ya hayan presentado su reclamación para recibir dinero en efectivo, manténganse atentos a un correo electrónico del administrador del acuerdo resolutorioTe solicitarán el nombre del servicio de monitoreo de crédito que ya tienes. O, si te gustaría cambiar de opción, tendras la oportunidad de cambiar tu elección a monitoreo de crédito gratuito. Tambien puedes enviar un correo electrónico al administrador del acuerdo resolutorio, JND, a info@EquifaxBreachSettlement.com

También ten en cuenta que, bajo el acuerdo, hay dinero disponible para reembolsar a las personas lo que pagaron de su bolsillo para recuperarse del incidente de seguridad de datos. Este reembolso correspondería en tu caso si después del incidente de seguridad de datos tuviste que pagar para que congelaran tu crédito, o si contrataste a alguien para que te ayudara a aclarar el robo de identidad. El acuerdo resolutorio tiene asignado un monto mayor de dinero para esos casos. Si eres una de esas personas, usa tus documentos de respaldo para presentar tu reclamación.

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The 2019 Summer Reading Challenge ends on Saturday!

Join us as we wrap up our Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday, August 3 with animal encounters, magic and more!  You still have time to sign up and earn an entry ticket for every 30 minutes you read to be eligible to participate in our prize drawing.  The more you read, the better your chances of winning a prize, including Miami Heat prize packs, museum passes, Miami Dolphins memorabilia, Miami Marlins VIP experiences and tickets to a show at the Arsht Center.  Be sure to submit your entry tickets by the end of the challenge.
Animal EncounterGet wild with this entertaining and educational animal show! Learn fun facts about a variety of animals and experience nature close-up. All ages.

11 a.m. Bay Harbor Island Branch
11:30 a.m. South Miami Branch
2 p.m. Miami Springs Branch
2 p.m. Homestead Branch
Universe of Magic
Join us for an out of this world magic show for the entire family! All ages.

11 a.m. Tamiami Branch
Noon Palm Springs North Branch
1:30 p.m. Arcola Lakes Branch
Magic That Came from Outer Space 
Enjoy an all new magic show created by master illusionist Brent Gregory! All ages.

3 p.m. - Naranja Branch

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Florida's Small Business Development Center Network

Get the information you need to make sound decisions for your small business and take it to the next level with professional expertise and tools from the Florida Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC). The SBDC offers training, business research and consulting at no-cost as well as a comprehensive toolkit of specialized services for qualifying businesses looking to accelerate market growth, including capital access, international trade, government contracting and business continuation.  It's just one of the many resources available to you in our online libraryfor free with your library card.

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ART

Alien Self-Portrait

Get ready to use your imagination in this fun workshop as you create a portrait of yourself as an alien using paint and oil pastels on watercolor paper. Materials will be provided. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 8 - 15 years.
Saturday, August 17, 1 - 3 p.m.Bay Harbor Islands Branch
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AUTHOR VISIT

MDPLS Author Series with Gordon Berg

Join author Gordon Berg as he presents his latest book, Harry and the Hurricane: a boy faces terror...and finds the power of love, a story of survival based on true events. Learn about the terrifying experience endured by the author's father during the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 and Berg's personal journey writing the story. Ages 12 years and up.
Thursday, August 8, 4 p.m.
Coral Gables Branch

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Pete the Cat's Library Jam

Pete the Cat, the coolest, calmest cat in town, is ready to teach your little ones not to worry. See storyteller and musician Eric Litwin's groovy stories come to life through song and dance! All ages.
Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m.
Hispanic Branch
Saturday, August 3, 2 p.m.
Shenandoah Branch


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DIGITAL LITERACY

AARP iPhone Tek Workshop

Learn how to get the most from your mobile device. Materials provided. Ages 18 years and up.
Wednesday, August 14
North Dade Regional

Intro to iPhones

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Beyond the Basics
1 - 2 p.m.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.


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ART EXHIBITION

Magic City Zines

August 8 - November 11
Celebrate Miami's flourishing zine-making community with this exhibition from the MDPLS Special Collections and Archives, MDPLS Permanent Art Collection and local cultural institutions. All ages.
Opening Reception
Thursday, August 8, 3 - 5 p.m.Performance by Dracula at 4 p.m.Main Library
Made possible by a grant from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

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MUSIC

Drumming for Everyone

Let’s go on a rhythmic journey! Participants will be introduced to various percussion instruments from around the world and learn to play rhythms together during this hands-on program for all ages and abilities. Instruments will be provided.  Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Best for ages 5 years and up.
Thursday, August 1, 3 p.m.
Culmer/Overtown Branch
Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m.
North Central Branch

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FREEGAL MUSIC

From Jennifer Hudson to Kelly Clarkson to David Archuleta and more, relive their rise to stardom with Freegal Music's American Idol music collection, available for free with you library card.
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Celestial Stories with the South Florida Chamber Ensemble: The Ladies of Science

Celebrate women who have contributed to incredible inventions in our world such as the astrolabe - a tool using the positions of the stars and sun for navigation and measurement - the brown paper bag by creating your own. Plus, enjoy a performance of music from English composers Ethyl Smyth, Rebecca Clarke and Maude Valerie White by the South Florida Chamber Ensemble. Ages 6 - 12 years.
Wednesday, July 31, 2 p.m.
International Mall Branch
Wednesday, July 31, 3:30 p.m.
West Dade Regional
Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m.
Homestead Branch
Saturday, August 3, 12:30 p.m.
South Dade Regional
Saturday, August 10, 1:30 p.m.
West Flagler Branch
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AUTHOR VISIT

MDPLS Author Series with Rose Hedgemond

Meet local author Rose Hedgemond as she presents her latest book, Father-Daughter Dance: A Night on The Red Carpet, an inspirational story about a young girl who learns how to cope with a difficult situation and experiences self-discovery. The presentation will be accompanied by an art activity inspired by the book. Ages 5 - 12 years.
Tuesday, August 6, 11 a.m.
North Dade Regional
Thursday, August 8, Noon
Model City Branch
Saturday, August 10, 3 p.m.
Homestead Branch
Wednesday, August 14, 11:30 a.m.
South Dade Regional
Thursday, August 15, 2:30 p.m.
Virrick Park Branch

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

LATIN PEOPLE NEWS: Thunderstorms: Doors and Windows - Protecting

LATIN PEOPLE NEWS: Thunderstorms: Doors and Windows - Protecting: The Myths of Masking and Duct Tape   Many people still believe they can use masking tape to protect their windows when a   hurricane   is o...