Data Breach Summary
Community Capital Management, LLC (“CCM”) recently discovered a data security event that may have affected certain personal information. While there is currently no evidence of fraudulent activity linked to this event, CCM is taking this incident very seriously and is committed to helping individuals protect their information.
The breach may involve personal information stored by CCM, although specific details regarding what information was affected have not been disclosed. CCM is notifying affected individuals and providing resources to help safeguard their information. CCM has reported the incident to law enforcement and is notifying state regulators as required by law. In addition, CCM is offering a complimentary 24-month credit monitoring service through Experian IdentityWorks to help protect affected individuals from potential identity theft.
The information potentially exposed in the breach varies depending on the individual and may include:
Personal Identifiers: Name, driver’s license number, Social Security number, and date of birth.
Protected Health Information: Dental images and other medical details.
While no fraudulent activity has been reported at this time, Community Capital Management encourages affected individuals to take the following precautions:
Enroll in Credit Monitoring: Community Capital Management is offering complimentary credit monitoring through Privacy Solutions. The service includes credit report access, identity theft insurance, and dark web monitoring. Instructions for enrolling are provided to affected members.
Place a Fraud Alert: A fraud alert tells creditors to contact you before opening new accounts in your name. This can be done by contacting one of the three major credit bureaus.
Security Freeze: If you are highly concerned about fraud, Community Capital Management recommends placing a security freeze on your credit file to prevent unauthorized access.
Review Financial Statements: Regularly monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any signs of irregular activity.
What Else You Can Do
We advise members to remain vigilant about any suspicious activity and take advantage of the tools provided, such as a free annual credit report. If any discrepancies or fraudulent activities are identified, members should contact the appropriate authorities immediately.
Class Action U attorneys are currently investigating the data breach at Community Capital Management to determine if affected individuals are eligible for compensation. Those whose personal information was exposed may have legal grounds to join a class action lawsuit and seek restitution.
If your personal data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent addressing the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
Pursuing a successful class action lawsuit could not only secure compensation for you but may also encourage Community Capital Management to enhance its security measures to prevent future breaches. Contact Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and to learn more about the potential compensation you may be entitled to.
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