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Notice of Data Breach

What Happened? HSBC became aware of online accounts being accessed by unauthorized users
between October 4, 2018 and October 14, 2018. When HSBC discovered your
online account was impacted, we suspended online access to prevent further
unauthorized entry of your account. You may have received a call or email from
us so we could help you change your online banking credentials and access your
account. If you need help accessing your account, please call <<Field_47>>.

We apologize for this inconvenience. HSBC takes this very seriously and the
security of your information is very important to us.

What Information The information that may have been accessed includes your full name, mailing
Was Involved? address, phone number, email address, date of birth, account numbers, account
types, account balances, transaction history, payee account information, and
statement history where available.

What We Are We have enhanced our authentication process for HSBC Personal Internet
Doing. Banking, adding an extra layer of security.

Out of an abundance of caution and at our expense, HSBC is offering you a


complimentary <<Field_43>>-year subscription to Identity Guard®, a credit
monitoring and identity theft protection service. Identity Guard not only provides
essential monitoring and protection of credit data, but also alerts you to certain
activities that could indicate potential identity theft. This program is provided by
Intersections Inc. (NASDAQ: INTX), a leading provider of consumer and
corporate identity risk management services. If you wish to take advantage of
this monitoring service, you must enroll within 90 days. SEE “IDENTITY GUARD
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE” INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

What You Can 1. Monitor Transactions: Monitor your account transactions for any
Do. unauthorized activity and contact us immediately if any is noticed.

2. Place a Fraud Alert: Place a fraud alert on your credit file, which tells
creditors to contact you before they open any new accounts or change your
existing accounts. Call any one of the three major Credit Bureaus. As soon
as one Credit Bureau confirms your fraud alert, the others are notified to
place fraud alerts as well. All three credit reports will be sent to you, free of
charge, for your review.

• Experian at 1-888-397-3742 or www.experian.com/consumer


• Equifax at 1-800-525-6285 or www.equifax.com
• Trans Union at 1-800-680-7289 or www.transunion.com

3. Obtain Credit Reports: Even if you do not find any suspicious activity on
your initial credit reports, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends
that you periodically obtain and review your credit reports for any information
relating to fraudulent transactions to help you spot problems and address
them quickly. Victim information sometimes is held for use or shared among
a group of thieves at different times. You should remain vigilant over the next
12 to 24 months and promptly report any incidents of identity theft to HSBC
and the Credit Bureaus.

4. File Reports: If you find suspicious activity on your credit reports or have
reason to believe your information is being misused, call or contact your local
law enforcement and file a police report. Get a copy of the police report;
many creditors want the information it contains to absolve you of the
fraudulent debts. Also, file a complaint with the FTC at www.ftc.gov/idtheft or
1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338). Your complaint will be added to the
FTC’s Identity Theft Data Clearinghouse, where it will be accessible to law
enforcers for their investigations. If you do not have Internet access, call the
FTC’s Identity Theft Hotline, toll-free: 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338);
TTY: 1-866-653-4261; or write: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade
Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580.

IDENTITY GUARD ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE:

IDENTITY GUARD® features include:


• 3-Bureau Credit Report and Scores*
• 3-Bureau Daily Monitoring with NOTIFY EXPRESS® Alerts
• 3-Bureau Quarterly Credit Update
• Victim Assistance
• Credit Education Specialists
• Up to $20,000 identity theft insurance with $0 deductible**

To activate this coverage please call the toll-free number or visit the website listed below and enter the
redemption code. The redemption code is required for enrollment, and can only be used one time by the
individual addressed.

Toll-Free: <<Field_44>>
Website: www.identityguard.com/enroll ***
Redemption Code: <<ITAC Code>>

In order to enroll, you will need to provide the following personal information:

 Mailing Address  Date of Birth


 Phone Number  Email Address
 Social Security Number  Redemption Code
This service is complimentary; no method of payment will be collected during enrollment and there is no
need to cancel. We apologize for any inconvenience and urge you to enroll today.

Other Important Information

For Maryland, North Carolina and Rhode Island Residents – From the Credit Bureaus listed in the “What
You Can Do” section, you can obtain information about identity theft and steps you can take to protect
yourself, and you can find information on Credit Bureau fees. You can also call or mail inquiries or
questions to:

Maryland:

Attorney General of Maryland, Identity Theft Unit at 1-888-743-0023 / TDD 1-410-576-6372

Maryland Attorney General – ID Theft Unit


200 St. Paul Place – 16th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202

North Carolina:

Attorney General Office at 1-919-716-6400 Fax: 1-919-716-6750

Attorney General’s Office


9001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-9001

Rhode Island:

Office of Attorney General 1-401-274-4400

Office of the Attorney General


150 South Main Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903

For More If you have any questions or concerns, please call <<Field_47>>. Visit
Information. https://www.us.hsbc.com/1/2/home/site/security/protect-you for more
information about protecting your data from fraud and identity theft.

Sincerely,

<<Signature Name>>
<<Signature Title>>

*The scores you receive with Identity Guard® are provided for educational purposes to help you understand your credit. They are
calculated using the information contained in your Equifax, Experian and TransUnion credit files. Lenders use many different credit
scoring systems, and the scores you receive with Identity Guard are not the same scores used by lenders to evaluate your credit.

Credit scores are provided by CreditXpert® based on data from the three major Credit Bureaus.

**Identity Theft Insurance underwritten by insurance company subsidiaries or affiliates of American International Group, Inc. The
description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and
exclusions of the policies described. Please refer to the actual policies for terms, conditions, and exclusions of coverage. Coverage
may not be available in all jurisdictions.
***If you are not able to enroll online, please call the toll-free number <<Field_44>>.

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