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Salvation Army 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 Salvation Army 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 Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization and one of the largest non-government providers of social services worldwide. Founded in 1865 in London by William Booth, the organization operates in more than 130 countries, offering a wide range of programs including food distribution, emergency disaster relief, shelters, and rehabilitation services.
With nearly 7,000 centers of operation in the United States, the Salvation Army employs over 100,000 people and works with over one million volunteers to provide support to millions of individuals and families each year . Its work is funded through public donations, thrift store revenue.
The Salvation Army Data Breach: What Happened?
Salvation Army experienced a data breach that may have compromised the personal information of thousands of employees and over one million volunteers. The cybersecurity incident was the result of a ransomware attack.
The Chaos ransomware gang has taken responsibility for the cyberattack and threated to release the data on the dark web.
Possible Exposed Information
- Name
- Address and contact information
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver's license or State ID information
- Other sensitive employee and volunteer data
Your Rights and Next Steps
If your information was compromised in the Salvation Army data breach, you have specific rights under state and federal law. You may be entitled to free credit monitoring, and possible financial compensation.
- Credit monitoring and identity protection services: Sign up credit monitoring, if offered by the Salvation Army.
- 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 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 seeking compensation. You do not have to navigate this situation alone.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were impacted by the Salvation Army data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit and receive compensation for damages or losses you have suffered. Lawyers are investigating claims and are available to review your potential claim.
To find out if you qualify, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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