Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, which affected 73,822 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Maine Attorney General's Office states that the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada data breach occurred due to a cyber security incident that was discovered on June 22, 2024. The company secured its systems and launched an investigation was launched that confirmed that the compromised information includes:

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

Data breach letters were sent out by Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada on February 7, 2025 after a review of the affected files, 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
   1. Set up alerts for suspicious activity
   2. Review all financial statements thoroughly
   3. Request free credit reports and examine them for unauthorized entries
      
      
2. Consider freezing your credit
   1. Contact all three major credit bureaus to place a freeze
   2. Understand this prevents new accounts from being opened in your name
   3. Remember to temporarily lift the freeze when applying for legitimate credit
      
      
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
   2. Don't click on suspicious links or download unexpected attachments
   3. Verify all communications through official channels
      
      
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
   1. Create strong, unique passwords for each account
   2. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
   3. Consider using a password manager for better security
      
      
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible
   1. Add this extra layer of security to all important accounts
   2. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when available
   3. Keep backup codes in a secure location

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.

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Overview

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada operates as a social service provider headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their operations includes multiple service areas such as:

• Emergency food distribution and nutrition assistance programs
• Temporary and permanent housing solutions
• Immigration and refugee support services
• Workforce development initiatives
• Senior assistance programs
• Family and adoption services
• Crisis intervention
• Community outreach programs

The organization processes thousands of cases annually through their comprehensive social service network, serving as a crucial resource for vulnerable populations in the Southern Nevada region. Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada maintains a workforce of 455 employees and manages an annual revenue of $234 million.

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada 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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