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MetroWest Community Federal Credit Union Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving MetroWest Community Federal Credit Union.
•Discovered on September 3, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Address, Financial Account Number, Payment Card Number, Date of Birth, SSN, Driver's License Number, Taxpayer ID.
•Affects individuals in: Maine.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The MetroWest Community Federal Credit Union breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

MetroWest Community Federal Credit Union disclosed a data breach that was discovered in early 2026. The incident involved unauthorized access and copying of files on September 3, 2025.

The breach may have involved names, addresses, financial account numbers, payment card numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and taxpayer IDs. notifications were sent to 20,722 individuals nationwide, including 132 in Maine. It remains unclear if other states were significantly impacted or officially notified.

More details may emerge as investigations continue and notifications are processed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Financial Account Number
Payment Card Number
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Taxpayer ID

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 61–90 days

Breach Occurred

Sep 3, 2025

Company Discovered

Jan 1, 2026

Regulator Notified

Mar 10, 2026

Consumers Notified

Mar 10, 2026

120 days to discover

68 days to notify consumers

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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