Fairmont Federal Credit Union Data Breach

Fairmont Federal Credit Union Data Breach

Fairmont Federal Credit Union Data Breach Affects More Than 187,000 Individuals

Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. is investigating a major data breach involving Fairmont Federal Credit Union, which has confirmed that the personal information of over 187,000 individuals was exposed in a cybersecurity incident.

What Happened In This Data Breach?

According to regulatory filings, Fairmont Federal Credit Union became aware of unauthorized access to one of its external systems on January 23, 2024. The investigation revealed that the breach occurred between September 30, 2023, and October 18, 2023.

Cybersecurity experts were brought in to assist with a forensic review, which confirmed that certain files were accessed and contained sensitive personal data.

What Information Was Exposed?

The compromised information may include:

  • Full names
  • Social Security numbers


Although no cases of identity fraud have been directly linked to this incident, the exposure of Social Security numbers puts affected individuals at an increased risk of identity theft and financial fraud.

Fairmont Federal Credit Union’s Response

Fairmont Federal Credit Union has begun notifying affected members and is offering complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorks, which provides credit monitoring and identity restoration services. The credit union has also stated that it is strengthening its internal security controls to prevent future incidents.

How We Can Help

If you received a data breach notification from Fairmont Federal Credit Union, your personal information may be at risk. At Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C., we represent individuals impacted by credit union and financial institution data breaches nationwide.

You may be entitled to:

  • Reimbursement for identity theft protection and credit monitoring services
  • Compensation for time spent monitoring your accounts and credit
  • Damages for emotional distress and loss of privacy
  • Legal remedies to hold Fairmont Federal Credit Union accountable

We offer free, confidential consultations, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Contact Us Today

Call (205) 322-8880 or complete our secure online case evaluation form to find out if you qualify for legal action. Your personal information should have been properly safeguarded. If Fairmont Federal Credit Union failed to protect it, we are here to help you seek accountability.

Links

[1] https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/FFCU%20Redacted%20Adult%20SSN.pdf

[2] https://www.maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/985235c7-cb95-4be2-8792-a1252b4f8318/75c92a2c-3791-47c6-84f7-87b34fab952d.html

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