Kafene, Inc. Data Breach Affects 6,283 Americans

Published

January 21, 2025

Updated

June 6, 2025

Kafene

Types of INFORMATION affected

Names
Social Security Numbers
Dates of Birth
Addresses
Government IDs
Medical Info
Financial Info

Point-of-sale financing company, Kafene, Inc., recently experienced a significant data breach. The breach was discovered on November 22, 2024, and it affected a total of 6,283 individuals in the United States.

The breach exposed sensitive consumer information:

Names
Social Security Numbers
Driver’s License Numbers
Passport Numbers
Dates of Birth

The breach was formally disclosed to several state attorney generals' offices in January 2025. Specifically, the California Attorney General's office was notified on January 16, 2025, the Maine Attorney General's office on January 15, 2025, and the Massachusetts Attorney General's office on January 13, 2025. The Texas Attorney General's office was informed on January 14, 2025.

The breach affected 645 individuals in Texas, 94 in Massachusetts, and 1 in Maine. The company notified affected consumers by mail on January 8, 2025.

In response to the data breach, Kafene, Inc. has taken several steps to address the issue and protect affected individuals. While specific details about the resources offered to consumers have not been disclosed, it is crucial for those affected to remain vigilant. Consumers should monitor their financial accounts and credit reports for any unusual activity.

If you believe you were affected by this breach, consider placing a fraud alert or a credit freeze on your credit files. This can help prevent identity thieves from opening accounts in your name. Additionally, it is advisable to change passwords for online accounts and use strong, unique passwords for each account.

Protect Your Data

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