Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT JEFF WYLER AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY, INC.:
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family is a privately held new and used car dealership group based in Ohio. Founded in 1973, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family offers sales, service, and parts for 15 car makes, including new, used, and commercial vehicles.2 Additionally, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family operates eight auto body repair shops to ensure that customers receive the highest quality service and auto repairs.2 Headquartered in Milford, Ohio, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family has over 35 dealership locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, and employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family determined that an unauthorized party may have accessed this sensitive personal information on or about May 27, 2023. On February 13, 2024, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or state ID number
- Account number, credit or debit card number
- Account passwords or personal identification numbers or other access codes
If you received a breach notification letter from Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, Inc.:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, Inc.:
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.