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Anderson Bank Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Anderson Bancshares, Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Anderson Bancshares, Inc.
Anderson Bancshares Inc. is a privately held bank holding company based in Mullins, South Carolina. The company was established in 1986 and is the parent company of Anderson Brothers Bank, a community-oriented bank that has served South Carolina since 1933.
Anderson Brothers Bank operates 25 branches across 17 communities in the Pee Dee, coastal and Low Country regions of South Carolina. The bank offers a full range of personal and business banking services, including loans, deposit products and digital banking.
What Happened?
In October 2025, Anderson Bancshares Inc. learned that a third-party vendor, Marquis Software Solutions, experienced a data breach. An unauthorized third party gained access to personal information on Marquis systems as early as Aug. 14, 2025. Marquis notified Anderson Bancshares Inc. of the incident on Oct. 28, 2025.
The investigation revealed that the breach did not involve Anderson Brothers Bank’s internal systems but did impact customer information stored with the vendor. Written notice was sent to affected individuals on Dec. 5, 2025.
Information exposed:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Financial account information
A total of 3,272 people in the United States were affected, including at least one Maine resident.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Anderson Bancshares Inc. or Marquis Software Solutions, your personal information may have been compromised. This can increase the risk of identity theft, fraud or misuse of your sensitive data. It is important to take steps to protect yourself.
Anderson Bancshares Inc. is offering one year of complimentary credit monitoring services through Epiq to affected individuals. This includes credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, credit freeze assistance and identity restoration support. Instructions for enrolling are included in the notice letter.
In addition to enrolling in credit monitoring, consider the following steps:
- Review your credit reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion for suspicious activity
- Place a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit file to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened
- Monitor your bank and credit card statements for unusual transactions
- Report any suspected identity theft to law enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission and your state attorney general
- Remain vigilant for at least the next 12 to 24 months, as risks may persist
If you have questions, you can contact the dedicated response line provided in the notice or write to Anderson Brothers Bank at 101 North Main St., Mullins, SC 29574.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Anderson Bancshares Inc. data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit and seek compensation for any harm suffered. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue claims related to the breach.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the below form.
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