MoneyGram Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent MoneyGram data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at MoneyGram, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent notice from the company’s website states that the MoneyGram data breach occurred due to an unauthorized third party accessing and acquiring personal information from the company's IT network between September 20, 2024 and September 22, 2024.

The types of information potentially exposed in the breach include:

• Names
• Addresses
• Phone numbers
• Social Security numbers
• Driver's license numbers
• Financial account information
• Transaction information
• Criminal investigation information

Data breach letters will need to be sent out by MoneyGram 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 MoneyGram 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.

MoneyGram Overview

MoneyGram is a global payment services company based in Dallas, Texas. It provides financial services such as peer-to-peer payments and money transfers through a network of agents and financial institutions. MoneyGram has over 4,150 employees and generates approximately $2.1 billion in annual revenue.

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

How do you know that you were affected by the MoneyGram 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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