Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating KV Federal Credit Union regarding its recent data breach. The KV Federal Credit Union data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT KV FEDERAL CREDIT UNION:
KV Federal Credit Union is a full-service, member-owned financial institution based in Maine. Founded in 1962, KV Federal Credit Union prides itself on providing outstanding quality financial products, services and technology while maintaining a financially sound institution.3 Today, KV Federal Credit Union offers a wide range of financial products, including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, loans, lines of credit, and mobile payment options. Headquartered in Augusta, Maine, KV Federal Credit Union has two additional locations in Maine and employs over 10 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In June 2023, KV Federal Credit Union 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, KV Federal Credit Union determined that an unauthorized party may have accessed this sensitive personal information between May 23, 2023, and June 11, 2023. On February 27, 2024, KV Federal Credit Union began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
If you received a breach notification letter from KV Federal Credit Union:
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 KV Federal Credit Union 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 KV Federal Credit Union:
- 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.