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Community 1st Credit Union 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 Community 1st Credit Union (Marquis Software Solutions) 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 Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative serving residents in Iowa and Missouri. They provide financial services, including home purchase assistance, financial education and loans.
Marquis Software Solutions is a separate company that provides marketing, compliance and data platform software to banks and credit unions across the country. Community 1st Credit Union uses Marquis as a vendor for direct and digital marketing services.
What Happened?
In August 2025, Community 1st Credit Union was notified of a data breach at Marquis Software Solutions, a vendor they use for marketing services. Initially, it appeared that no sensitive member information was involved.
However, further investigation revealed that nonpublic personal information related to Community 1st Credit Union members was in fact included in the breach.
The investigation discovered that personally identifiable information (PII) of more than 6,876 members may have been impacted, affecting 6,511 members in Iowa alone.
On Oct. 27, 2025, Community 1st Credit Union was informed that sensitive member information was exposed.
Possible Information Exposed
- Name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number or Tax ID number
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Financial information
Community 1st Credit Union began notifying affected individuals by written letter on Nov. 17, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notification from Community 1st Credit Union, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Identity theft protection services: Sign up for the free Epiq Privacy Solutions ID identity theft protection services offered by Marquis.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Community 1st Credit Union (Marquis Software Solutions) data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue claims for damages related to this incident.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the investigation and potential lawsuit.
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