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Karl Chevrolet Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Karl Chevrolet.
•Discovered on June 23, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Driver's License Number, Government ID Number, Financial Account Information, Passport Number, Passport Image.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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

Detailed summary

Karl Chevrolet, part of Karl Auto Group, experienced a data breach first reported by RansomLook in June 2026. The company then disclosed the incident, stating that unauthorized access likely occurred before March 27, 2026, and was discovered on April 4, 2026. The FBI and FTC were notified.

The confirmed data types involved in this incident include names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, other government-issued ID numbers, financial account information, passport numbers, and passport images. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed by Karl Auto Group, and specific affected states are not publicly confirmed in the available sources. The company has indicated that the investigation is ongoing.

Additional details about the breach, including the full scope of affected individuals, may emerge as the investigation progresses. Notification to consumers may also be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Government ID Number
Financial Account Information
Passport Number
Passport Image

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Mar 27, 2026

Company Discovered

Apr 4, 2026

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Unknown

8 days to discover

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

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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