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Gain 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 Gain 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 Gain Federal Credit Union
Gain Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution based in Burbank, California. Founded in 1940 as Burbank City Employees Federal Credit Union, the institution offers a variety of banking services similar to traditional banks, including personal and auto loans, coin counting, and youth financial education programs.
The credit union operates from its headquarters at 1800 W. Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank and employs approximately 44 people, according to LinkedIn.
What Happened?
On Oct. 20, 2025, Gain Federal Credit Union discovered unusual activity in a user’s email account.
An investigation involving forensic and legal experts determined that an unauthorized party had gained access to the account. Upon discovery, the credit union interrupted access and launched a comprehensive internal review, also notifying the appropriate authorities.
Gain Federal Credit Union reported the incident to the California and New Hampshire state attorney general offices as well as the Massachusetts OCABR in early February 2026.
The number of affected individuals reported so far includes eleven in Massachusetts and two in New Hampshire.
The breach exposed sensitive information belonging to members.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Account numbers
- Financial/loan information
- Driver's licenses
- Social security numbers
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about this data breach, it is important to know your rights and understand what you can do next. Under state and federal law, you have several protections and options:
- Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports regularly for any suspicious activity. You are entitled to one free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit bureaus.
- Place a fraud alert on your credit file. This makes it harder for identity thieves to open accounts in your name. Contact one of the major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion) to set up a fraud alert.
- Consider placing a security freeze on your credit. This restricts access to your credit report and makes it more difficult for new accounts to be opened in your name.
- If you detect any fraudulent activity, file a police report. This can help you dispute unauthorized transactions and provide documentation if you need to challenge fraudulent charges.
- Gain Federal Credit Union is offering support through IDX at 888-201-2057, where representatives can answer questions and provide additional guidance.
- Review the additional resources provided in the notification letter, which include recommendations from the Federal Trade Commission and contact information for state agencies.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Gain Federal Credit Union data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their rights and pursue claims for damages. Completing the below form is the first step to joining a potential lawsuit and protecting your interests.
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