PeopleCheck 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 PeopleCheck 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 PeopleCheck

PeopleCheck is a background screening and employment verification company that operates in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2003, PeopleCheck has provided customizable employment screening solutions for over two decades.

PeopleCheck works with regulated industries, including financial services, healthcare, charities, government, and public bodies. The company utilizes a cloud-based candidate tracking platform and is a registered umbrella body with the UK Disclosure & Barring Service.

What Happened?

PeopleCheck experienced a significant data breach after threat actors accessed its systems using compromised login credentials. The Everest ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack and stated they obtained 4.3 GB of SQL data from PeopleCheck between June 2024 and June 2025.

The ransomware group announced the breach on the dark web on June 23, 2025, threatening to publish the stolen data within a week.

Information Exposed:

• Names
• Emails
• Internal reference names
• Dates of birth
• Phone numbers
• Birth cities
• Social Security numbers
• Gender
• Mother’s name
• Share codes
• Passwords
• Profile pictures
• IP addresses
• Two-factor authentication tokens
• Detailed invoice records (payment details, pricing, discounts, and company IDs)

On July 7, 2025, PeopleCheck notified its clients that their data may have been affected. By July 11, 2025, the company confirmed the scope of the breach and identified the impacted individuals.

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you received a notice about this breach, it is important to understand your rights and the actions you can take. PeopleCheck and its client, With Intelligence, have offered affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Kroll for 24 months. These services include:

• Web Watcher: Monitors internet sites for exposed personal information and alerts if your data is found
• Credit Monitoring: Notifies you of changes to your credit data, such as new credit applications in your name
• Fraud Consultation: Provides unlimited access to fraud specialists for advice and support
• Identity Theft Restoration: Offers dedicated investigators to help resolve identity theft issues if they arise

Affected individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant by reviewing account statements and monitoring credit reports for unauthorized activity. You can place a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file to help prevent misuse. Free credit reports are available annually from each of the three major credit bureaus.

If you suspect identity theft, you can contact the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general’s office for guidance on next steps and your legal rights.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was compromised in the PeopleCheck data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for any harm suffered or for the exposure of your sensitive data. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue claims related to this incident.

To find out if you are eligible to join a lawsuit or seek compensation, complete the below form. Lawyers are prepared to assist every step of the way.

Sources

• peoplecheckus.com
• DarkWeb