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Fairmont Federal 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 Fairmont Federal Credit Union 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 Fairmont Federal Credit Union
Fairmont Federal Credit Union (FFCU) is a not-for-profit financial institution based in Fairmont, West Virginia. Founded in 1939, FFCU serves individuals, businesses, and operates under a cooperative model, meaning its members are both customers and owners.
FFCU financial services, includes savings and checking accounts, personal and business loans, and digital banking tools. Fairmont Federal Credit Union has approximately 127 employees and nine regional branches.
What Happened?
On January 23, 2024, Fairmont Federal Credit Union discovered it had experienced a data security incident. An investigation revealed that cybersecurity incident compromised personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI) and sensitive financial details.
FFCU published a Notice of Data Security Incident on its own website and is offering free credit monitoring to affected individuals.
Exposed Information
- Names
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- U.S. Alien registration number
- Passport number
- Driver’s license or state ID number
- Military ID number
- Tax ID number
- Non-U.S. national identification number
- Financial account number
- Routing number
- Financial institution name
- Credit card/debit card number
- Security code/PIN number
- Credit card/debit card expiration date
- IRS PIN number
- Treatment information/diagnosis
- Prescription information
- Provider name
- MRN/patient ID
- Medicare/Medicaid number
- Health insurance policy/subscriber number
- Other health insurance information
- Treatment cost information
- Full access credentials
- Security questions and answers
- Digital signatures
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notification from Fairmont Federal 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.
- Credit monitoring services: Sign up for the free credit monitoring offered by FFCU.
- 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.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of joining a class action lawsuit.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal, health or financial information was compromised in the Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit and receive compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the next steps.
Take action now to find out if you are eligible to join a lawsuit and seek compensation, complete the form below.
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