Jim Cramer Has Some Advice for Consumers Amid the Equifax Hack

Jim Cramer shares a few tips for consumers as the Equifax hack continues to pose serious risks.
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Responding to the interim Equifax (EFX) - Get Report CEO's recent apology in the Wall Street Journal, TheStreet's founder and Action Alerts Plus portfolio manager Jim Cramer described the biggest risks the Equifax hack has for consumers. With the information the Equifax hackers obtained, they could conceivably open a home equity line of credit or a credit line in your name, Cramer said.

Cramer suggested reaching out to your bank to prevent being affected by the hack. 

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