This is not junk mail. It is a legal notice that your personal information was exposed in a security incident at Cardinal Services, Inc, Cardinal Employer Organization, and Preferred Employer Solutions, collectively (“Cardinal”). Here's what it means and what you can do about it.
Cardinal Services, Inc, Cardinal Employer Organization, and Preferred Employer Solutions, collectively (“Cardinal”) filed a breach report with the ME Attorney General
Login Credentials, Email, Date of Birth may have been exposed
You may be entitled to financial compensation — even if you have not yet experienced any harm
Attorney review is completely free — no fees unless you recover compensation
Login Credentials
Username and password combinations that can be used to access your accounts or sold on dark web marketplaces.
Email Address
Exposed email addresses are targeted for phishing campaigns.
Date of Birth
Key identity verification data used to open accounts in your name.
What They're Offering
What They're Not Telling You
Credit monitoring does not compensate you for the fact that your data was exposed due to inadequate security. Legal action can.
A legitimate data breach notification letter from Cardinal Services, Inc, Cardinal Employer Organization, and Preferred Employer Solutions, collectively (“Cardinal”) should contain all of the following:
Company letterhead
The letter should be from Cardinal Services, Inc, Cardinal Employer Organization, and Preferred Employer Solutions, collectively (“Cardinal”) or a law firm acting on their behalf.
Description of the incident
An explanation of what happened, how systems were accessed, and when the company discovered the breach.
What information was involved
A specific list of the types of personal information that were affected — this should match what was reported to the AG.
What the company is doing
Steps the company claims to have taken to address the breach and prevent future incidents.
Credit monitoring enrollment instructions
An offer of free credit monitoring services, including an enrollment code or a toll-free number.
Contact information
A phone number or address where you can ask questions about the breach.
Read the letter carefully
Note the date of the breach, the exact data types listed, and the offer (if any) of credit monitoring services. Keep the original letter — it may be evidence.
Monitor your accounts closely
Set up transaction alerts on all financial accounts. Review recent statements for charges you do not recognize.
Change any related passwords
If your login credentials were exposed, change that password everywhere you have used it. Enable two-factor authentication on critical accounts.
Consult a data breach attorney
You may be entitled to compensation beyond what the company's offer covers. An attorney can evaluate your specific situation at no charge — the consultation is free and there is no fee unless compensation is recovered.
Affected individuals have pursued and won compensation for:
Class action lawsuits allow groups of affected individuals to pursue claims collectively, increasing leverage and reducing the burden on any one person. There is no cost to you to have an attorney review your case — fees are only collected if there is a recovery.
You May Be Eligible for Compensation
The breach happened. Your next step costs nothing.
Cardinal Services, Inc, Cardinal Employer Organization, and Preferred Employer Solutions, collectively (“Cardinal”) was required by law to notify you. That notice may be your ticket to financial compensation through a class action. Our attorneys review every case for free — no fee unless there is a recovery.
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