Claire's Cybersecurity Incident Class Action Investigation

Identity documents and pay records tied to Claire's, the jewelry and ear piercing retailer, may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident. If you believe your personal information may have been exposed in the Claire's cybersecurity incident, our data breach lawyers want to hear from you.

What Happened?

According to a posting on a dark web leak site, a cybercriminal group known as Dark Project claimed responsibility for a cybersecurity incident involving Claire's. The claim was reportedly posted in October 2026. The threat actor claimed the information potentially involved may have included home addresses, phone numbers, and government identification documents. Claire's has not publicly confirmed the cybersecurity incident, and its full scope remains under investigation. The group claimed to hold about 902,747 records and posted images that reportedly show I-9 forms, pay stubs, and a W-9 form.

If you are a customer or employee who did business with Claire's, you may be entitled to compensation. Fill out the form below to see if you qualify.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected

1. Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for suspicious activity
2. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with all three major credit bureaus
3. Be alert to phishing emails or calls referencing the incident
4. Change passwords on any affected accounts and enable two-factor authentication
5. Keep any letters or notices you receive about the cybersecurity incident for your records