Hay House Data Breach

On December 5, 2024, Hay House LLC (Hay House) discovered that malicious code had been injected into the checkout page of a website, potentially compromising sensitive payment card information for customers. The breach, which affected 6,011 individuals, including 19 Maine residents, occurred between August 3, 2024, and August 5, 2024.

Although there is no evidence of fraudulent activity tied to this breach, customers are urged to monitor their financial accounts closely for unauthorized transactions. Suggested steps include:

• Placing a Fraud Alert or Security Freeze on credit files.
• Regularly reviewing account statements for irregular activity.
• Obtaining a free credit report to monitor for unusual transactions.
• Reporting any unauthorized charges to financial institutions immediately, as credit card companies typically limit liability for fraudulent transactions.

What Information Was Involved?

The potentially compromised data includes:

• Customer names
• Payment card numbers
• CVVs (3- or 4-digit codes)
• Payment card expiration dates

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Hay House, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Hay House data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:

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

A successful case could also compel Hay House to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.