Belle Tire Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Belle Tire Distributors, Inc. (“Belle Tire”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Belle Tire, which may have affected as many as 29,330 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Maine Attorney General's office indicates that Belle Tire experienced a data breach. On June 11, 2024, the company detected unauthorized activity within their network, which led to the discovery that an unauthorized party had accessed and copied sensitive customer files. The compromised information includes:

• Names
• Addresses
• Dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Driver's license numbers

Data breach letters were sent out by Belle Tire on October 30, 2024, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider freezing your credit
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Belle Tire data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Belle Tire Overview

Belle Tire, founded in 1922, is an automotive service provider across the Midwest. Operating 182 locations throughout Michigan, Indiana, and northern Ohio, the company specializes in tire sales, wheel services, and automotive maintenance. The company has over 3,000 employees and annual revenue reaching approximately $888 million..

Belle Tire Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Belle Tire data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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