Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Data Breach Affects 17,144 Individuals Nationwide

On May 7, 2025, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) discovered that unauthorized access to its systems had potentially exposed sensitive personal information. According to the official disclosure, the breach originated from a suspicious event first detected on or about December 5, 2024. Subsequent investigation revealed that certain files may have been accessed or acquired without authorization as early as December 4, 2024.

PFB engaged cybersecurity specialists to investigate the incident and determined that personal information belonging to 17,144 individuals across the United States may have been compromised. Of those affected, 2 individuals were residents of Maine.

The types of consumer information exposed in this breach include names, addresses, and Social Security numbers—these are considered personally identifiable information (PII).

The breach was officially disclosed to the Maine Attorney General's office on May 15, 2025. Written notice was sent to those affected, outlining the incident and providing guidance on how to protect their information.

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau's response

Upon learning of the incident, PFB immediately launched a comprehensive investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts. The organization also notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is cooperating with any ongoing investigations. To help protect those affected, PFB is offering complimentary identity monitoring services through Kroll. These services include credit monitoring, $1 million in identity fraud loss reimbursement, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration. Impacted individuals have been provided with instructions and a membership number to activate these services, which are available for a limited time.

If you received a notice from PFB, it is important to review your account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file for additional protection. The written notice also provides detailed steps for contacting credit bureaus and reporting suspected identity theft to law enforcement or the Federal Trade Commission.

For more information or assistance, affected individuals can call the dedicated support line provided in the notice or visit the Kroll enrollment website. The full text of the consumer notice is available as a PDF at the bottom of this page.

To learn more about the organization itself, visit the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau website.