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Updated 24 days ago

FinWise Bank Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving FinWise Bank.
•Discovered on May 31, 2024.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Account Number, Personal Information.
•Affects individuals in: Maine.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The FinWise Bank breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

In 2024, FinWise Bank experienced a data breach involving a former employee who accessed customer data after termination. The incident was disclosed through FinWise's breach notification to affected individuals and reported via the Maine Attorney General's office. The breach affected customers of American First Finance, whose data was stored or processed through FinWise Bank systems.

The breach reportedly affected approximately 689,000 individuals. Exposed data types include names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and account numbers, along with other personal information tied to consumer loan and financing records. No medical data was indicated in the available sources.

Details can continue to emerge as investigations progress. Notifications to consumers were referenced as being sent on July 29, 2025.

Data possibly involved

Name
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Account Number
Personal Information

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Unknown

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

May 31, 2024

Consumers Notified

Jul 29, 2025

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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