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Set Forth Data Breach Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Nov 11, 2024 8:34:38 PM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Set Forth, Inc. (“Forth”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Forth, which may have affected as many as 1,500,000 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

A recent report from the Maine Attorney General's Office states that the Set Forth data breach occurred due to a cybersecurity incident that compromised their network systems. The data breach investigation revealed unauthorized access to consumer data dating back to May 21, 2024. The compromised information includes:

  • Full names
  • Home addresses
  • Dates of birth
  • Social Security numbers

Data breach letters were sent out by Set Forth on November 8, 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 Set Forth 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.

 

Set Forth Overview

Set Forth, Inc., formerly operating as Debt Pay Gateway, serves as a financial account administrator for consumers enrolled in debt relief programs. Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, the company's primary service involves holding customer funds in FDIC-approved accounts and facilitating secure transactions between debt relief providers and their clients.

 

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

How do you know that you were affected by the Set Forth 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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