UPDATED:    January 22, 2025

First Chatham Bank Data Breach Lawsuit

Data Breach Summary

First Chatham Bank

Who Was Affected
Customers of First Chatham Bank
Impacted Data
Names, dates of birth, financial information, and Social Security numbers
Date of Breach
September 25, 2024
Have you been affected by First Chatham Bank's data breach?

On September 25, 2024, First Chatham Bank (FCB) experienced a cybersecurity incident that impacted certain operations at its physical locations. Upon detecting the breach, First Chatham Bank promptly engaged third-party experts, including a forensic firm, to investigate and contain the incident, and the matter was reported to law enforcement. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized third party successfully removed data from FCB’s systems on September 25, 2024. No further unauthorized activity occurred after that date.

To assist affected individuals, First Chatham Bank is offering complimentary credit monitoring services through IDX, at no cost to you. Enrollment details can be found in the attached Reference Guide. These services are available to you until April 17, 2025, and instructions on how to activate them are included in the guide.

Individuals associated with First Chatham Bank, are advised to remain vigilant for any suspicious activity related to their personal information. Monitoring financial statements, changing passwords, and being cautious of phishing attempts are recommended steps to protect against potential misuse of compromised data. To learn more about how to protect yourself after such incidents, explore this resource on how to respond to a data breach incident and understand the steps you can take.

What Data Was Compromised in the Breach?

The potentially impacted information includes names, dates of birth, financial information and Social Security numbers.

How to Determine if You Were Impacted

If you received a notification from First Chatham Bank regarding the data breach, your personal information may have been compromised. Although breach notices are typically sent by mail, individuals may experience the effects of the breach earlier, including fraudulent financial transactions or identity theft. Class Action U, in collaboration with KO Lawyers, is assisting those impacted by the First Chatham Bank data breach. If your data was exposed, you may qualify to join a class action lawsuit.

How First Chatham Bank Class Action Lawsuits Can Benefit Victims

Class action lawsuits provide a way for individuals affected by large-scale data breaches, like the First Chatham Bank incident, to seek compensation collectively. This approach is often more efficient and cost-effective than filing individual claims. You may be eligible to receive compensation for:

  • Loss of privacy
  • Time spent addressing the breach
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
  • Emotional distress

A successful lawsuit could also compel First Chatham Bank to improve its data security measures and prevent future breaches. To find out if you qualify for a class action lawsuit and the potential compensation available to you, contact Class Action U today.

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